Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 19th June 2013

Dilbert//8831, first published thirteen years ago on Wednesday 19th June 2013

Tags

managers & supervisors obliviousness two ways to fail miss deadlines quality of work active non listening business

Official transcript

Dilbert: You've given me so many projects that I have two ways to fail. I can either miss all of my deadlines or I can reduce the quality of my work to rubbish. Which do you prefer? Boss: The class I took in active non-listening is really paying off. I need this by Tuesday.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOUVE GIVEN ME SO MANY PROJECTS THAT I HAVE TWO WAYS TO FAIL.

I CAN EITHER MISS ALL OF MY DEADLINES OR I CAN REDUCE THE QUALITY OF MY WORK TO RUBBISH. WHICH DO YOU PREFER?

THE CLASS I TOOK IN ACTIVE NON-LISTENING IS REALLY PAYING OFF.

I NEED THIS BY TUESDAY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Art of Procrastination"

This comic strip, originally published in 2013, humorously highlights the common struggle of procrastination in a workplace setting. The strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and relatable experiences, as he navigates a conversation with his boss.

Key Scenes:

• Scene 1: Dilbert's boss presents him with two options: either miss all of his deadlines or reduce the quality of his work to make it more "rubbish." This sets the tone for the rest of the conversation, showcasing the absurdity of the situation.
• Scene 2: Dilbert responds by asking which option he prefers, further emphasizing the absurdity of the situation.
• Scene 3: Dilbert's boss reveals that he needs the work by Tuesday, adding an element of urgency to the situation.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip uses humor to comment on the common workplace phenomenon of procrastination and the often-ridiculous expectations placed on employees. The strip pokes fun at the idea that managers might expect employees to prioritize quantity over quality or sacrifice their work's quality to meet deadlines.

Overall:

"The Art of Procrastination" is a lighthearted yet relatable comic strip that explores the challenges of working in a fast-paced office environment. It offers a humorous take on the struggles of meeting deadlines and the absurdities of workplace expectations.

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