Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 19th May 2009

Dilbert//7339, first published seventeen years ago on Tuesday 19th May 2009

Tags

new employee bragging education ridiculous doubting annoyed

Official transcript

Man says, "I have an MBA from a top business school."

Man says, "I'm a management expert because I read case studies about businesses that were in completely different situations."

Man says, "Wait a minute. Why does that suddenly seem ridiculous?"

Dilbert says, "Will this take much longer?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I HAVE AN MBA FROM A TOP BUSINESS SCHOOL.

I'M A MANAGEMENT EXPERT BECAUSE I READ CASE STUDIES ABOUT BUSINESSES THAT WERE IN COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SITUATIONS.

WAIT A MINUTE. WHY DOES THAT SUDDENLY SEEM RIDICULOUS?

WILL THIS TAKE MUCH LONGER?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Case Study"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and humorous take on workplace issues. In this particular strip, Dilbert is speaking with his boss, who is an MBA from a top business school.

• Dilbert's Statement: Dilbert begins by stating that he has an MBA from a top business school.
• Boss's Response: His boss responds by saying that he is a management expert because he read case studies about businesses that were in completely different situations.
• Dilbert's Reaction: Dilbert is taken aback by his boss's response and asks if waiting a minute will make it take much longer.

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that having an MBA from a top business school automatically makes someone a management expert. It highlights the absurdity of relying solely on case studies to understand complex business situations. The strip also showcases Dilbert's signature sarcasm and wit, making it a relatable and entertaining read for those familiar with the character.

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