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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 18th April 2011

Dilbert//8038, first published fifteen years ago on Monday 18th April 2011


Tags

embarrassment ignorance (knowledge) low hanging fruit


Official transcript

Boss: Low-hanging fruit! OW! Dilbert: See? Wally: Wow.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

LOW HANGING FRUIT!

SEE?

WOW.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Low Hanging Fruit"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and workplace frustrations.
  • In this strip, Dilbert is shown to be frustrated with his boss's use of the phrase "low hanging fruit," which he finds to be a cliché and unoriginal.
  • The boss is depicted as being oblivious to Dilbert's sarcasm, and instead continues to use the phrase in a literal sense, pointing to a low-hanging branch with an apple on it.
  • The strip ends with Dilbert rolling his eyes and walking away, leaving the boss looking confused and frustrated.

Key Takeaways:

  • The comic strip pokes fun at the overuse of corporate jargon and clichés in the workplace.
  • It highlights the frustration that can come from dealing with people who are not aware of the nuances of language and communication.
  • The strip also showcases Dilbert's signature sarcasm and wit, which has become a hallmark of the character.

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