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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 5th January 2013

Dilbert//8666, first published thirteen years ago on Saturday 5th January 2013


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frustration managers & supervisors meeting never anticiptae first draft business


Official transcript

Boss: I need you to help prepare me for my meeting tomorrow. Write up some answers to the questions we could never anticipate. Dilbert: I wouldn't expect much out of my first draft.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I NEED YOU TO HELP PREPARE ME FOR MY MEETING TOMORROW.

WRITE UP SOME ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS WE COULD NEVER ANTICIPATE.

I WOULDN'T EXPECT MUCH OUT OF MY FIRST DRAFT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "The Anticipatory Approach"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 2013, humorously portrays a scenario where an individual attempts to prepare for an upcoming meeting by writing down questions they could potentially ask. However, they are not expecting much out of their first draft, implying a lack of confidence in their preparation.

Key Elements:

  • The individual's approach to preparation is characterized as "anticipatory," suggesting a proactive yet uncertain mindset.
  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that even with preparation, one may still feel uncertain about the outcome.
  • The tone is lighthearted and relatable, making it a humorous commentary on the human experience.

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