Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 13th September 2014

Dilbert//9282, first published twelve years ago on Saturday 13th September 2014

Tags

optimism, work ethic, career advancement, asking advice, pet kangaroo, marry one, time lag, promotion

Official transcript

Dilbert: Research says that asking for advice doubles your odds of career advancement. Do you think I should get a pet kangaroo? Boss: I don't care if you marry one. Dilbert: I wonder how long the time lag is until my promotion.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

RESEARCH SAYS THAT ASKING FOR ADVICE DOUBLES YOUR ODDS OF CAREER ADVANCEMENT.

DO YOU THINK I SHOULD GET A PET KANGAROO?

I DON'T CARE IF YOU MARRY ONE.

I WONDER HOW LONG THE TIME LAG IS UNTIL MY PROMOTION

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Kangaroo Court"

Summary:

The comic strip, "Kangaroo Court," features Dilbert, a bespectacled cartoon character, in a series of humorous situations. The story begins with a conversation between Dilbert and his boss, who asks for advice on career advancement. Dilbert suggests getting a pet kangaroo, which is met with skepticism by the boss.

The second panel shows Dilbert's coworker, Alice, expressing her disapproval of the idea, stating that it's not a good career move. However, Dilbert remains optimistic, saying he doesn't care if he marries the kangaroo.

In the final panel, Dilbert is seen standing in front of a door, thinking to himself, "I wonder how long the time lag is until my promotion." The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of seeking unconventional advice for career advancement and the potential consequences of taking such advice.

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