Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 8th January 2016

Dilbert//9764, first published ten years ago on Friday 8th January 2016

Wearing Gloves To Handle Spreadsheet

Tags

numbers, math, blame, messenger, education

Official transcript

Dilbert: My boss asked me to show you some numbers he put together. CEO: Why are you wearing gloves? Dilbert: I'm afraid to get it on my hands.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY BOSS ASKED ME TO SHOW YOU SOME NUMBERS HE PUT TOGETHER.

WHY ARE YOU WEARING GLOVES?

IM AFRAID TO GET IT ON MY HANDS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Gloves Required"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between a boss and an employee, with the boss asking the employee to demonstrate some numbers he has put together. The employee, wearing gloves, explains that he is afraid to get the numbers on his hands dirty. The boss is puzzled by this request, as he does not understand why the employee would need to wear gloves to show him numbers. The employee's response is humorous, implying that the numbers are somehow dirty or contaminated, and that wearing gloves is necessary to protect himself from them. The comic strip pokes fun at the absurdity of the situation and the employee's unusual request.

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