Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 22nd November 2012

Dilbert//8622, first published fourteen years ago on Thursday 22nd November 2012

Tags

honesty managers & supervisors leader manager bad managers hinesty business

Official transcript

Boss: I see myself as more of a leader than a manager. Catbert: That's what all bad managers say. I'm just being honest. Boss: That's what all jerks say.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I SEE MYSELF AS MORE OF A LEADER THAN A MANAGER.

THAT'S WHAT ALL BAD MANAGERS SAY.

I'M JUST BEING HONEST.

THAT'S WHAT ALL JERKS SAY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "That's What All Bad Managers Say."

Panel 1:

• A red creature sits at a desk, addressing the reader.
• The creature says, "I see myself as more of a leader than a manager."
• A man sits in a chair, looking at the creature with a mixture of surprise and skepticism.

Panel 2:

• The creature continues, "That's what all bad managers say."
• The man looks unimpressed, and the creature appears to be trying to justify its leadership style.

Panel 3:

• The creature claims, "I'm just being honest."
• The man looks unconvinced, and the creature seems to be trying to deflect criticism.

Panel 4:

• The creature concludes, "That's what all jerks say."
• The man looks shocked, and the creature appears to be acknowledging its own flaws.

Summary:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a bad manager trying to justify its leadership style. The creature's comments are humorous and relatable, and the strip offers a lighthearted commentary on the challenges of effective management.

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