Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 4th January 2016
Dilbert//9760, first published ten years ago on Monday 4th January 2016
Boss Offers To Help
Tags
deadline, help, manager, incompetent, obliviousness, extension
Official transcript
Dilbert: I can't get everything done by the deadline. Boss: I'll stop by later to help. Dilbert: That's funny. Boss: What's funny? Dilbert: Using incompetence as a substitute for time.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
I CAN'T GET EVERYTHING DONE BY THE DEADLINE.
I'LL STOP BY LATER TO HELP.
THAT'S FUNNY.
WHAT'S FUNNY?
USING INCOMPETENCE AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR TIME.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Title: "Incompetence as a Substitute for Time"
Summary:
The comic strip, originally published in, features Dilbert and his coworker discussing their approach to meeting deadlines. Dilbert's response, "Using incompetence as a substitute for time," is a humorous commentary on the common practice of procrastination and the tendency to blame others or circumstances for one's own lack of productivity.
Key Points:
- Dilbert and his coworker are discussing their inability to complete tasks by the deadline.
- Dilbert suggests using incompetence as a substitute for time, implying that he will not get anything done by the deadline.
- The coworker is surprised by Dilbert's suggestion and asks what's funny about it.
- Dilbert responds that it's funny because it's a clever way to avoid taking responsibility for one's own lack of productivity.
Themes:
- Procrastination and lack of productivity
- Blaming others or circumstances for one's own failures
- The humor in finding creative ways to avoid responsibility
Tone:
- Sarcastic and humorous, poking fun at the common practice of procrastination and the tendency to blame others or circumstances for one's own lack of productivity.
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