Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 27th August 2012

Dilbert//8535, first published fourteen years ago on Monday 27th August 2012

Tags

work ethic input something came up

Official transcript

Coworker: Can I get your input by Friday? Wally: Absolutely, unless something comes up. Coworker: How often does something come up? Wally: More than you'd think. Coworker: What exactly are we talking about? Wally: I'd love to chat, but something just came up.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CAN I GET YOUR INPUT BY FRIDAY?

ABSOLUTELY, UNLESS SOMETHING COMES UP.

HOW OFTEN DOES SOMETHING COME UP?

MORE THAN YOU'D THINK.

WHAT EXACTLY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT?

I'D LOVE TO CHAT, BUT SOME THING JUST CAME UP.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Art of Conversation"

Summary:

This comic strip showcases a humorous exchange between Dilbert and his coworker. The coworker asks Dilbert to get input by Friday, to which Dilbert responds that he will do so unless something comes up. The coworker then inquires about the frequency of Dilbert's contributions, and he replies that it happens more than he thinks. The coworker asks what exactly they are talking about, and Dilbert responds that he loves to chat but something just came up.

Key Points:

• The comic strip highlights the challenges of having meaningful conversations in a workplace setting.
• Dilbert's responses demonstrate his tendency to avoid commitment and responsibility.
• The coworker's persistence in seeking clarity and input is contrasted with Dilbert's lack of engagement.
• The strip pokes fun at the common experience of feeling like one is not being heard or understood in conversations.

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