Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 6th December 2014

Dilbert//9366, first published twelve years ago on Saturday 6th December 2014

No More Than Eight People In A Meeting

Tags

autobiography, executives, ghost writers, quote, quotes, co author, meetings, rules

Official transcript

Dilbert: Your rule is that no more than eight people should attend a meeting, so I can't let you sit down. CEO: When did I say that? Dilbert: It was in a book you co-wrote. CEO: I knew I should have skimmed that thing. Dilbert: Your unknown co-author is quite wise.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOUR RULE IS THAT NO MORE THAN EIGHT PEOPLE SHOULD ATTEND A MEETING, SO I CAN'T LET YOU SIT DOWN.

WHEN DID I SAY THAT?

IT WAS IN A BOOK YOU CO- WROTE.

I KNEW I SHOULD HAVE SKIMMED THAT THING.

YOUR UNKNOWN COAUTHOR IS QUITE WISE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Co-Authorship Conundrum"

The comic strip revolves around a humorous exchange between a boss and an employee, Dilbert, who is trying to clarify the rules regarding meeting attendance. The conversation unfolds as follows:

• The boss instructs Dilbert to attend a meeting, but with a condition: no more than eight people should be present.
• Dilbert asks when he said that, implying he did not recall making such a statement.
• The boss reveals that it was actually in a book co-written by Dilbert, which the boss had skimmed through.
• Dilbert is surprised and amused by this revelation, suggesting that his co-authorship of the book is quite wise.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the importance of clear communication and understanding in the workplace.
• It also pokes fun at the idea of co-authorship and the potential for miscommunication or misinterpretation.
• The strip showcases Dilbert's witty and humorous approach to dealing with his boss's demands.

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