Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 20th May 2012

Dilbert//8436, first published fourteen years ago on Sunday 20th May 2012

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mental health crazy thought witness conference room fresh heck sadist sociopath

Official transcript

Dilbert: Wait. Hold that crazy thought. I need to get a witness in the room. Alice, would you mind coming to the conference room for a minute? Alice: What fresh heck is this? Dilbert: Larry is a sadist and a sociopath, but he hides it when there's more than one witness. So, Larry, what do you think of my project? Coworker: It looks great! I'll be happy to help you in any way I can! Alice: Am I done here? Dilbert: Don't turn your back!

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WAIT. HOLD THAT CRAZY THOUGHT.

I NEED TO GET A WITNESS IN THE ROOM.

ALICE, WOULD YOU MIND COMING TO THE CONFERENCE ROOM FOR A MINUTE?

WHAT FRESH HECK IS THIS?

LARRY IS A SADIST AND A SOCIOPATH, BUT HE HIDES IT WHEN THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WITNESS.

SO, LARRY, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MY PROJECT?

IT LOOKS GREAT!

I'LL BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU IN ANY WAY I CAN!

AM I DONE HERE?

DON'T TURN YOUR BACK!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Witness Protection"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker, and Alice, a co-worker with a distinctive hairstyle. The scene unfolds in a conference room, where Dilbert is tasked with securing a witness for a meeting. However, he is met with resistance from Alice, who is reluctant to participate.

As the conversation progresses, it becomes clear that Alice is not interested in being a witness and is instead focused on her own project. Dilbert's attempts to persuade her are unsuccessful, leading to a humorous exchange where he is left frustrated and confused.

The comic strip pokes fun at the challenges of working in a corporate setting and the absurdities of office politics. It highlights the difficulties of communicating effectively and the importance of finding creative solutions to complex problems. Overall, "Witness Protection" is a lighthearted and entertaining comic strip that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace.

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