Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 19th September 2013

Dilbert//8923, first published thirteen years ago on Thursday 19th September 2013

Tags

managers & supervisors obliviousness innovation business

Official transcript

Boss: How's the innovation going? Dilbert: Amazing. It couldn't be better. Right now it's all happening in my mind. Bit if any of it gets out, I'll let you know. Boss; I think's it's fair to say I managed the bejeezus out of that situation.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HOW'S THE INNOVATION GOING?

AMAZING.

IT COULDN'T BE BETTER.

RIGHT NOW IT'S ALL HAPPENING IN MY MIND. BUT IF ANY OF IT GETS OUT, I'LL LET YOU KNOW.

I THINK IT'S FAIR TO SAY I MANAGED THE BEJEEZUS OUT OF THAT SITUATION.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Bejeezus"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2013, features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and observations on office life. In this particular strip, Dilbert is engaged in a conversation with his boss, who is attempting to reassure him that everything is going well despite the chaos surrounding them.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's boss tries to downplay the situation, stating that it's all "right now" and that they'll let him know if anything changes.
• Dilbert responds with skepticism, questioning how the innovation is going and expressing his concerns about the situation.
• The boss's response is met with Dilbert's characteristic sarcasm, as he remarks that he thinks it's fair to say he managed the bejeezus out of the situation.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the common office scenario where management tries to reassure employees that everything is under control, while Dilbert's skepticism and sarcasm highlight the absurdity of the situation. The use of the word "bejeezus" adds a touch of humor to the exchange, emphasizing Dilbert's frustration and annoyance with the situation.

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