Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 5th October 2016
Dilbert//10035, first published ten years ago on Wednesday 5th October 2016
Ranked By Performance
Tags
rank, success, failure, laziness, reward, work ethic, trying, effort
Official transcript
Boss: I ranked all of you based on your performance. Wally came out on top because he didn't make any mistakes. Dilbert: He also didn't do any work. Wally: Why does everyone hate winners?
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
I RANKED ALL OF YOU BASED ON YOUR PERFORMANCE.
WALLY CAME OUT ON TOP BECAUSE HE DIDN'T MAKE ANY MISTAKES.
ALSO DIDN'T DO ANY WORK.
WHY DOES EVERYONE HATE WINNERS?
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
The title of this comic strip is "Everyone Hates Winners." It features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with the corporate world, in a humorous take on the concept of performance reviews.
The Scene
The scene opens with a group of coworkers gathered around a table, each holding a clipboard and a cup of coffee. The boss, who is also the only one wearing a name tag, stands at the head of the table, addressing the group.
The Boss's Statement
The boss declares, "I ranked all of you based on your performance." This statement sets the tone for the rest of the comic, implying that the boss has evaluated the employees' work and is about to share the results.
Wally's Response
Wally, a character known for his laziness and lack of motivation, responds to the boss's statement by saying, "Wally came out on top because he didn't make any mistakes." This comment is ironic, as it suggests that Wally's lack of effort is being rewarded, rather than his actual performance.
The Punchline
The punchline of the comic comes when the boss asks, "Why does everyone hate winners?" This question is met with silence, as the other employees seem to be thinking the same thing: if Wally's lack of effort is being rewarded, then what's the point of trying hard in the first place?
The Humor
The humor in this comic strip comes from the absurdity of the situation. The boss's evaluation system seems to be based on a flawed assumption that not making mistakes is the same as being a good performer. The punchline adds to the humor by highlighting the irony of the situation and the potential consequences of such a system.
Overall
Overall, this comic strip is a commentary on the corporate world and the ways in which people can game the system to get ahead. It pokes fun at the idea that success is often based on luck or circumstance rather than hard work and merit.
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