Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 16th July 2011

Dilbert//8127, first published fifteen years ago on Saturday 16th July 2011

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customer survey data marketing design engineering secret business

Open source transcript

THE CUSTOMER SURVEY DATA IS FOR MARKETING'S EYES ONLY.

DESIGN THE NEXT RELEASE AND WELL TELL YOU IF IT'S WHAT EVERYONE WANTED.

HOW LONG WILL THAT TAKE?

THAT'S AN ENGINEERING SECRET.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Engineering Secret" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and observations on office life. In this strip, Dilbert is shown discussing customer survey data with his boss, who is trying to get him to design the next release.

• Customer Survey Data: The boss asks Dilbert to design the next release based on customer survey data, but Dilbert is skeptical, saying that the data is only for marketing's eyes.
• Boss's Response: The boss responds by saying that the data is an engineering secret, implying that it's not meant to be shared with anyone else.
• Dilbert's Reaction: Dilbert is surprised by the boss's response and asks how long it will take to design the next release. The boss replies that it's an engineering secret, leaving Dilbert confused and frustrated.

Overall, the comic strip highlights the absurdity of office politics and the way that information is often withheld or distorted to achieve certain goals. It also showcases Dilbert's signature wit and sarcasm as he navigates the challenges of working in a bureaucratic environment.

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