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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 18th April 2014

Dilbert//9134, first published twelve years ago on Friday 18th April 2014


Tags

conversation, origin story, company, need, various things, clear, boss, request, office, request secretary, write up story, business


Official transcript

Boss; Tina, I need you to write a company "Origin Story."

All the cool companies have them. Tina: Why? Boss: Why? Well, for starters, we need it for various things and so on. I don't think I can be any clearer. Tina: I don't think you can, either.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

TINA, I NEED YOU TO WRITE A COMPANY "ORIGIN STORY." ALL THE COOL COMPANIES HAVE THEM.

WHY?

WHY? WELL, FOR STARTERS, WE NEED IT FOR VARIOUS THINGS.

AND SO ON I DON'T THINK I CAN BE ANY CLEARER I DON'T THINK YOU CAN EITHER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Origin Story"

Summary:

The comic strip features Tina, a cartoon character, seeking to write an "origin story" for a company. She approaches a man, who responds with skepticism, stating that the company has no clear origin or purpose. Despite this, Tina persists, emphasizing the importance of having an origin story for various reasons. The man remains unconvinced, suggesting that the company's lack of clarity is a deliberate choice.

Key Elements:

  • Tina's determination to write an origin story
  • The man's skepticism and lack of understanding
  • The company's unclear purpose and origin
  • Tina's persistence in highlighting the importance of an origin story

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