Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 1st April 2014

Dilbert//9117, first published twelve years ago on Tuesday 1st April 2014

Tags

work ethic, dark matter, universe, new excuse, a-b test, hidden dimensions

Official transcript

Wally: The universe is full of dark matter, quantum strangeness, and hidden dimensions. In such a universe, can we really know whether or not I did my assignment? Dilbert: How'd the new excuse work out? Wally: It did well in the A-B test against "You never told me to do that."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE UNIVERSE IS FULL OF DARK MATTER, QUANTUM STRANGENESS, AND HIDDEN DIMENSIONS.

IN SUCH A UNIVERSE, CAN WE REALLY KNOW WHETHER OR NOT I DID MY ASSIGNMENT?

HOW'D THE NEW EXCUSE WORK OUT?

IT DID WELL IN THE A-B TEST AGAINST "YOU NEVER TOLD ME TO DO THAT."

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The A-B Test"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and commentary on the absurdities of corporate life. In this particular strip, Dilbert is engaged in a conversation with his boss, who is attempting to justify the purpose of an A-B test.

Key Points:

• The boss explains that the test is designed to determine whether or not Dilbert did his assignment.
• Dilbert responds by pointing out the obviousness of the test's purpose, implying that it is a waste of time.
• The boss becomes defensive and insists that the test is necessary to ensure that Dilbert is doing his job correctly.
• Dilbert remains unimpressed and continues to question the validity of the test.

Themes:

• The comic strip touches on themes of bureaucracy, red tape, and the absurdity of corporate culture.
• It also highlights the tension between Dilbert's desire for autonomy and his boss's need for control.

Overall:

The "A-B Test" comic strip is a humorous commentary on the frustrations of working in a corporate environment. It showcases Dilbert's signature wit and sarcasm, as well as his ability to poke fun at the absurdities of modern workplace culture.

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