Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 1st December 2011

Dilbert//8265, first published fifteen years ago on Thursday 1st December 2011

Tags

obliviousness obstinacy office workers whiteboard conference room prohject timeline zombie reflex mode

Official transcript

Dilbert: Don't clean the whiteboard in the conference room. It has my project timeline. Janitor: I can't promise that. I slip into a sort of zombie reflex mode when I do this job. Dilbert: I envy you. Janitor: Would you like a few minutes to say goodbye to your timeline?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DON'T CLEAN THE WHITEBOARD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM. IT HAS MY PROJECT TIMELINE.

I CANT PROMISE THAT. I SLIP INTO A SORT OF ZOMBIE REFLEX MODE WHEN I DO THIS JOB.

ENVY YOU.

WOULD YOU LIKE A FEW MINUTES TO SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR TIMELINE?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Zombie Mode"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic remarks and humorous situations. In this strip, Dilbert is shown to be in a state of zombie-like trance while cleaning the whiteboard in the conference room. When asked by his boss if he has a project timeline, Dilbert responds that he can't promise anything, but he will enter "zombie reflex mode" when he does start working on the project.

The strip pokes fun at the common phenomenon of people feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their work, often referred to as being in a "zombie state." It also highlights the absurdity of expecting employees to be productive while in such a state. Overall, the comic strip uses humor to comment on the challenges of staying motivated and focused in the workplace.

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