Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 18th May 2010

Dilbert//7703, first published sixteen years ago on Tuesday 18th May 2010

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raise face front budget better than nothing annoyed yell mouth open close eyes shake fist angry

Official transcript

The Boss says, "If you help bring in a new account, I'll give you a raise, unless there's no money in the budget then for raises."

Alice says, "Please don't say what I think you're going to say next."

The Boss says, "It's better than nothing."

Alice says, "No it isn't!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IF YOU HELP BRING IN A NEW ACCOUNT, I'LL GIVE YOU A RAISE, UNLESS THERE'S NO MONEY IN THE BUDGET THEN FOR RAISES.

PLEASE DON'T SAY WHAT I THINK YOU'RE GOING TO SAY NEXT.

IT'S BETTER THAN NOTHING.

NO IT ISN'T!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "No It Isn't!" and features a conversation between a man and a woman at a desk.

Scene Setup

• The man is asking the woman for a raise if she helps bring in a new account.
• The woman responds with a sarcastic tone, saying "Please don't say what I think you're going to say next."

The Woman's Response

• The woman then says, "It's better than nothing."
• The man looks shocked and responds with a loud "NO IT ISN'T!"

Humor and Commentary

• The humor in this comic strip comes from the unexpected twist on the typical conversation about raises.
• The woman's sarcastic tone and the man's reaction create a humorous exchange.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that people often expect more from their employers than they actually receive.

Overall

• The comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the workplace and the challenges of negotiating for better pay.
• It uses humor to highlight the absurdity of certain situations and the importance of clear communication.

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