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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 21st September 2012

Dilbert//8560, first published fourteen years ago on Friday 21st September 2012


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choked pooch platform deciosn throw under bus very bad person regional idioms


Open source transcript

CARL CHOKED THE POOCH ON THE PLATFORM DECISION. I NEED YOU TO THROW HIM UNDER THE BUS.

HE SOUNDS LIKE A VERY BAD PERSON. I WILL TAKE CARE OF THAT RIGHT AWAY.

I JUST FOUND A WEBSITE THAT LISTS REGIONAL IDIOMS. IVE DONE SOME BAD, BAD THINGS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Website of Regional Idioms"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Carl's frustration with his boss, Dilbert, who has a tendency to use regional idioms in an unprofessional manner. The story unfolds as follows:

  • Carl is tasked with finding a website that lists regional idioms.
  • He discovers a website that provides a comprehensive list of regional idioms, which he believes will help him deal with Dilbert's behavior.
  • However, upon closer inspection, Carl realizes that the website is not as helpful as he had hoped, as it only lists idioms without providing any context or explanation.
  • Despite this, Carl decides to use the website to try and improve his communication with Dilbert.

Key Themes:

  • The importance of effective communication in the workplace
  • The challenges of dealing with colleagues who use regional idioms in an unprofessional manner
  • The limitations of technology in solving complex problems

Overall:

The comic strip highlights the complexities of communication in the workplace and the need for effective strategies to manage challenging colleagues. While technology can provide tools and resources to aid in communication, it is ultimately up to individuals to find creative solutions to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

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