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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 9th April 2016

Dilbert//9856, first published ten years ago on Saturday 9th April 2016

New Ted


Tags

hiring, generic, job, placeholder, disposable, guest artist, brenna thummler, business


Official transcript

Ted: My name is Ted. I'm applying for this job of generic white guy. Boss: We just lost our Ted. You look perfect for the job. Ted: Is there anything I should know about the job? Boss: It doesn't end well.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

MY NAME IS TED.

I'M APPLYING FOR THE JOB OF GENERIC WHITE GUY.

WE JUST LOST OUR TED. YOU LOOK PERFECT FOR THE JOB.

IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE JOB?

IT DOESN'T END WELL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Generic White Guy"

Summary:

  • Ted, a man with a generic appearance, applies for a job as a "Generic White Guy."
  • He is interviewed by a man who is also generic in appearance.
  • The interviewer asks Ted if there is anything he should know about the job.
  • Ted responds that it doesn't end well, implying that the job is not fulfilling or successful.
  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of having a generic or unremarkable job, and the futility of seeking employment in a field that is not fulfilling.

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