Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 21st November 2009

Dilbert//7525, first published seventeen years ago on Saturday 21st November 2009

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sitting meeting title meaningless proud mean cruel deflated orders business

Official transcript

Dogbert the CEO Dogbert says ,"Employees are so important to me that our head of human resources will get a C-level title."

Dogbert says, "Edna will be our CPO, or Chief People officer."

Dogbert says ,"Take a seat over there by the chief artificial coffee creamer officer."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT THE CEO EMPLOYEES ARE SO IMPORTANT TO ME THAT OUR HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES WILL GET A C-LEVEL TITLE.

EDNA WILL BE OUR CPO, OR CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER.

TAKE A SEAT OVER THERE BY THE CHIEF ARTIFICIAL COFFEE CREAMER OFFICER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Dogbert the CEO" and features the following characters:

• Dogbert: The CEO of the company
• Edna: The Chief People Officer (CPO)
• Artificial Coffee Creamer Officer: A new position created by Dogbert

The Storyline

The comic strip begins with Dogbert addressing the company's employees, emphasizing the importance of their head of human resources receiving a C-level title. He announces that Edna will be promoted to CPO or Chief People Officer.

However, Dogbert then introduces a new position, the Artificial Coffee Creamer Officer, and invites the Chief People Officer to take a seat over there by this new officer. This unexpected move is likely intended to humiliate Edna and undermine her authority.

The Humor

The humor in this comic strip comes from the absurdity of creating a new position solely to embarrass Edna, as well as the unexpected twist on the typical corporate hierarchy. The use of a cartoonish and satirical tone adds to the comedic effect, making it relatable and entertaining for readers.

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