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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 13th October 2014

Dilbert//9312, first published twelve years ago on Monday 13th October 2014


Tags

accessories, busniess casual, clothing, dorks, fashion, new dress code, powerless, boring, sexually irrelevant, badeg, asexual trespasser


Official transcript

Dilbert: This is our new company dress code. We call it "Business Dorky."

Dogbert: I like it because it makes you look powerless, boring, and sexually irrelevant. Dilbert: They make me wear this badge so I don't look like an asexual trespasser. Dogbert: Accessories make the outfit.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

THIS IS OUR NEW COMPANY DRESS CODE.

WE CALL IT "BUSINESS DORKY." I LIKE IT BECAUSE IT MAKES YOU LOOK POWERLESS, BORING, AND SEXUALLY IRRELEVANT.

THEY MAKE ME WEAR THIS BADGE SO I DON'T LOOK LIKE AN ASEXUAL TRESPASSER.

ACCESSORIES MAKE THE OUTFIT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dress Code"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a white dog, and his boss, who introduces a new company dress code policy called "Business Dorky." The boss explains that the policy aims to make employees look powerless, boring, and sexually irrelevant. Dilbert is unhappy with the policy and refuses to wear the required accessories, which he believes make him look like an asexual trespasser.

Key Points:

  • The company has introduced a new dress code policy called "Business Dorky."
  • The policy aims to make employees look powerless, boring, and sexually irrelevant.
  • Dilbert is unhappy with the policy and refuses to wear the required accessories.
  • The boss tries to enforce the policy, but Dilbert resists, citing that the accessories make him look like an asexual trespasser.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a company imposing a strict dress code policy that prioritizes appearance over individuality and comfort. It highlights the absurdity of such policies and the resistance they can elicit from employees.

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