Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 10th January 2010

Dilbert//7575, first published sixteen years ago on Sunday 10th January 2010

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accoutning crawling hole creature bureacracy unhappy

Official transcript

Dilbert thinks, "Groan"

Accounting Dilbert says, "I'd like to see someone about my rejected expense report."

Creature says, "The problem is that you didn't submit a receipt for your bridge toll."

Dilbert says, "Or maybe the problem is that you have a joyless, dead-end job."

Dilbert says, "ANd your boss doesn't allow you to use your own judgement because working here is proof that you don't make good decisions."

Creature says, "Actually, I was going to approve it."

Dilbert says, "You don't have to get an attitude about it."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

GROAN ACCOUNTING I'D LIKE TO SEE SOMEONE ABOUT MY REJECTED EXPENSE REPORT.

THE PROBLEM IS THAT YOU DIDN'T SUBMIT A RECEIPT FOR YOUR BRIDGE TOLL.

OR MAYBE THE PROBLEM IS THAT YOU HAVE A JOYLESS, DEAD-END JOB.

ING AND YOUR BOSS DOESN'T ALLOW YOU TO USE YOUR OWN JUDGMENT BECAUSE WORKING HERE IS PROOF THAT YOU DON'T MAKE GOOD DECISIONS.

REJECTING MY EXPENSE REPORT GIVES YOU THE ILLUSION OF POWER, AND NOURISHES YOUR SHRIVELED AND DYING EGO ACTUALLY, I WAS GOING TO APPROVE IT.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO GET AN ATTITUDE ABOUT IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Rejected Expense Report"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in [insert publication], revolves around a character's frustration with his rejected expense report. The story unfolds as follows:

• The character, Dilbert, is depicted as a bespectacled, balding man with a white shirt and tie.
• He is shown standing in front of a computer, looking dejected.
• A green creature, likely representing his boss, appears behind him, saying, "I'd like to see someone about my rejected expense report."
• Dilbert responds, "Rejecting my expense report gives you the illusion of power, and nourishes your shriveled and dying ego."
• The boss retorts, "Actually, I was going to approve it. You don't have to get an attitude about it."
• The comic strip concludes with Dilbert's sarcastic remark, "You don't have to get an attitude about it."

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip humorously portrays the frustration and disappointment that can come with having an expense report rejected.
• It highlights the power dynamics at play in the workplace, where employees may feel undervalued or unappreciated.
• The use of satire and irony adds to the comedic effect, making the strip relatable and entertaining for readers.

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