Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 20th November 2016

Dilbert//10081, first published ten years ago on Sunday 20th November 2016

Tags

bureaucracy, paperwork, form, request, convoluted

Official transcript

Dilbert: I need a capital allocation form. Man: Do you have a form to request that form? Dilbert; I need a form to get a form? Man: That's how we keep track of the forms. Dilbert: Okay, give me a form to request a form. Man: Those are online. Dilbert: Where online? Man: I don't know. I only do paper forms. Dilbert: Who can I ask? Man: Don't drag me into this. Dilbert: I demand to talk to your boss. Man: I hope you brought a boss request form.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I NEED A CAPITAL ALLOCATION FORM.

DO YOU HAVE A FORM TO REQUEST THAT FORM?

I NEED A FORM TO GET A FORM?

THAT'S HOW WE KEEP TRACK OF THE FORMS.

GIVE M A FORM TO REQUEST A FORM.

THOSE ARE ONLINE.

WHERE ONLINE?

I DON'T KNOW. I ONLY DO PAPER FORMS.

WHO CAN I ASK?

DON'T DRAG ME INTO THIS.

I DEMAND TO TALK TO YOUR BOSS.

I HOPE YOU BROUGHT A BOSS REQUEST FORM.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Boss's Request"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 2016 by Scott Adams, humorously depicts the absurdity of corporate bureaucracy. The story begins with Dilbert seeking a capital allocation form, only to be met with resistance from his boss, who insists on a boss request form. As the conversation unfolds, Dilbert becomes increasingly frustrated, leading to a comical exchange.

Key Panels:

• Dilbert asks for a capital allocation form, but his boss responds with a request for a boss request form.
• Dilbert inquires about the purpose of the boss request form, but his boss remains evasive.
• Dilbert demands to speak to the boss, who appears to be a cartoon character with a red jacket and glasses.
• The boss requests a boss request form, which Dilbert reluctantly provides.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip pokes fun at the red tape and inefficiencies often found in corporate environments. The use of a boss request form as a barrier to accessing necessary information is a satirical commentary on the absurdities of bureaucracy. The strip's humor lies in its relatable portrayal of the frustrations that can arise when dealing with overly complex systems.

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