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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 25th March 2016

Dilbert//9841, first published ten years ago on Friday 25th March 2016

Duplicating Effort


Tags

management, productivity, absent mindedness, forgetful, duplicate


Official transcript

Boss: Great update, Ted. Now let's hear what Dilbert did this week. Dilbert: I unnecessarily duplicated Ted's work because you forgot you asked bot of us to do the same task. Boss: And how about Alice? Alice: You're three for three.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

GREAT UPDATE, TED.

NOW LET'S HEAR WHAT DILBERT DID THIS WEEK.

I UNNECESSARILY DUPLICATED TED'S WORK BECAUSE YOU FORGOT YOU ASKED BOTH OF US TO DO THE SAME TASK.

AND HOW ABOUT ALICE?

YOU'RE THREE FOR THREE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dilbert's Dilemma"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled character, in a conversation with his coworkers. The conversation revolves around a recent project, with Dilbert asking his colleagues about their tasks. However, he is met with confusion and uncertainty, as they seem to be unaware of their assigned tasks.

Key Points:

  • Dilbert inquires about his coworkers' tasks, only to be met with confusion and uncertainty.
  • The coworkers appear to be unaware of their assigned tasks.
  • The comic strip humorously highlights the challenges of communication and task management in a workplace setting.

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