Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 5th July 2011

Dilbert//8116, first published fifteen years ago on Tuesday 5th July 2011

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annoyance apathy choosing comments two alternatives recommended option more expensive

Official transcript

Dilbert: Did you read my comments on the two alternatives? Boss: No. Dilbert: I recommended option two because neither plan will work but option one is way more expensive. Boss: I already approved option one. Dilbert: If you need any more help, just let me know.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DID YOU READ MY COMMENTS ON THE TWO ALTERNATIVES?

NO.

I RECOMMENDED OPTION TWO BECAUSE NEITHER PLAN WILL WORK BUT OPTION ONE IS WAY MORE EXPENSIVE.

I ALREADY APPROVED OPTION ONE.

IF YOU NEED ANY MORE HELP, JUST LET ME KNOW.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Option One vs. Option Two"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between two men in an office setting. The first man asks if the second man read his comments on two alternatives. The second man responds with a "no," and the first man explains that he recommended option two because neither plan will work but option one is way more expensive.

The second man is already approved for option one, and the first man offers to help if needed. The second man responds, "If you need any more help, just let me know."

Key Points:

• The conversation revolves around two options, with the first man recommending option two as a less expensive alternative.
• The second man has already been approved for option one, despite its higher cost.
• The first man offers assistance if needed, but the second man is not interested.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the bureaucratic nature of office politics and the tendency to prioritize cost over effectiveness.

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