Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 19th April 2010

Dilbert//7674, first published sixteen years ago on Monday 19th April 2010

Tags

question cubicle fix bugs control management software lie truth square dance ignorance pleaser

Official transcript

The Boss says, "How long will it take to fix the bugs in our control management software?"

Dilbert says, "Do you want a realistic estimate that will ruin your day, or a lie that will allow your ignorance and your happiness to lock arms and square dance to the next cubicle?"

The Boss says, "That second option sounds festive."

Dilbert says, "I'm a pleaser."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO FIX THE BUGS IN OUR CONTROL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE?

DO YOU WANT A REALISTIC ESTIMATE THAT WILL RUIN YOUR DAY, OR A LIE THAT WILL ALLOW YOUR IGNORANCE AND YOUR HAPPINESS TO LOCK ARMS AND SQUARE DANCE TO THE NEXT CUBICLE?

THAT SECOND OPTION SOUNDS FESTIVE.

I'M A PLEASER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Bugs in the System"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between Dilbert and his boss, Wally, about fixing bugs in their control management software. The exchange is humorous and satirical, poking fun at the challenges of software development and the frustrations of dealing with technical issues.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's Question: Dilbert asks his boss how long it will take to fix the bugs in their control management software.
• Wally's Response: Wally responds with a sarcastic and unrealistic estimate, implying that it will take an absurdly long time to fix the bugs.
• Dilbert's Reaction: Dilbert is unimpressed by Wally's response and expresses his frustration with the situation.
• Wally's Defense: Wally defends his response by saying that he is a "pleaser" and that he is trying to make Dilbert happy.
• Dilbert's Sarcasm: Dilbert responds with sarcasm, asking if Wally wants a realistic estimate that will ruin his day or a lie that will allow his ignorance and happiness to lock arms and square dance to the next cubicle.

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor to highlight the challenges of software development and the frustrations of dealing with technical issues. It also pokes fun at the tendency of some people to provide unrealistic or unhelpful responses to problems.

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