Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 16th May 2009

Dilbert//7336, first published seventeen years ago on Saturday 16th May 2009

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Official transcript

Catbert says, "We can save the most money by downsizing the unhealthiest workers first."

The boss says, "How do we know who they are?"

Catbert says, "We'll close the parking lot that's nearest the building."

Asok says, "Should we help them?"

Wally says, "It's too late for broccoli."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE CAN SAVE THE MOST MONEY BY DOWNSIZING THE UNHEAL THIEST WORKERS FIRST.

HOW DO WE KNOW WHO THEY ARE?

WELL CLOSE THE PARKING LOT THAT'S NEAREST THE BUILDING.

SHOULD WE HELP THEM?

IT'S TOO LATE FOR BROCCOLI.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Downsizing"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on corporate life. In this strip, Dilbert's boss is considering downsizing the company, but with a twist: they want to prioritize downsizing the unhealthiest workers first.

The conversation begins with the boss asking Dilbert how to identify the unhealthiest workers. Dilbert suggests closing the parking lot nearest the building to determine who is closest to the building, implying that those who are closest are likely to be the healthiest.

The boss is confused by this logic and asks if they should help the workers who are struggling. Dilbert responds with a humorous comment about broccoli, implying that the boss is too late to make a difference.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of corporate decision-making and the challenges of navigating complex issues like downsizing and employee health.

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