Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 23rd February 2010
Dilbert//7619, first published sixteen years ago on Tuesday 23rd February 2010
Tags
deadline computer work arbitrary sarcastic hearing distance scurry away fast end of day technology
Official transcript
The Boss says, "And I'll need that by the end of day."
Dilbert says, "I will gladly rush to meet your arbitrary deadline so my work can sit in your e-mail inbox until next week."
The Boss says, "I'm still within hearing distance."
Dilbert says, "Oops. You usually scurry away faster."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
AND I'LL NEED THAT BY THE END OF DAY.
I WILL GLADLY RUSH TO MEET YOUR ARBITRARY DEADLINE SO MY WORK CAN SIT IN YOUR EMAIL INBOX UNTIL NEXT WEEK.
IM STILL WITHIN HEARING DISTANCE.
OOPS. YOU USUALLY SCURRY AWAY FASTER.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Arbitrary Deadline"
Summary:
The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on office life. In this particular strip, Dilbert's boss assigns him an arbitrary deadline to complete a task, which Dilbert reluctantly agrees to meet. However, when the deadline approaches, Dilbert is still within hearing distance of his boss and attempts to delay the task by claiming that he is "usually scurry away faster."
The strip pokes fun at the common phenomenon of managers setting unrealistic deadlines and employees trying to find ways to avoid meeting them. It also highlights the absurdity of the situation, where Dilbert is trying to justify his lack of progress by making up an excuse.
Overall, the comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the challenges of working in an office environment and the creative ways that employees may try to avoid meeting deadlines.
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