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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 6th May 2016

Dilbert//9883, first published ten years ago on Friday 6th May 2016

The Entitled Employee


Tags

millennials, entitlement, entitiled, lazy, work ethic


Official transcript

The Entitled Employee. Dilbert: Did you finish your assignment for the project? Coworker: No, I was tired, and it looked hard. I assume someone does the hard stuff for me. Am I wrong? Dilbert: I need to have a word with your parents.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

THE ENTITLED EMPLOYEE DID YOU FINISH YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR THE PROJECT?

NO, I WAS TIRED, AND IT LOOKED HARD.

I ASSUME SOMEONE DOES THE HARD STUFF FOR ME. AM I WRONG?

I NEED TO HAVE A WORD WITH YOUR PARENTS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Entitled Employee"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2016, features a conversation between an employee and their boss. The employee is frustrated with the workload and lack of support from their parents, leading to a humorous exchange.

Key Points:

  • The employee completes a project and asks for feedback from their boss.
  • The boss responds with a sarcastic comment, implying that the employee is not doing enough to help themselves.
  • The employee becomes defensive and argues that they need support from their parents to succeed.
  • The boss remains unimpressed and suggests that the employee take responsibility for their own work.

Humor:

The comic strip uses satire to poke fun at the entitled behavior of some employees who expect special treatment and excuses for their lack of effort. The boss's deadpan reactions and the employee's absurd excuses add to the comedic effect.

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