Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 9th February 2017

Dilbert//10162, first published nine years ago on Thursday 9th February 2017

Faking Their Own Deaths

Tags

managers, distraction, subversion, alias, espionage, hiding, productivity

Official transcript

Dilbert: My job as the team scrum for our agile methodology is to remove distractions so you can work. I've created fake identities for each of us, and I'll be spreading the rumor that we all died. Carol: I heard they all died. Boss: Nice try. I will find them!

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY JOB AS THE TEAM SCRUM FOR OUR AGILE METHODOLOGY IS TO REMOVE DISTRACTIONS SO YOU CAN WORK I'VE CREATED FAKE IDENTITIES FOR EACH OF US, AND I'LL BE SPREADING THE RUMOR THAT WE ALL DIED.

I HEARD THEY ALL DIED.

NICE TRY.

I WILL FIND THEM!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The title of this comic strip is "I'll be Spreading the Rumor That We All Died."

This comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and observations on corporate culture. The strip begins with Dilbert's boss, Wally, announcing that he has created fake identities for each employee and will be spreading the rumor that they all died. This is a common tactic in Agile methodology to remove distractions and increase productivity.

However, the other employees are skeptical of Wally's plan and question its effectiveness. One employee, Alice, suggests that the rumor may not be believable, as it would require a significant amount of effort to create fake identities for everyone. Another employee, Dogbert, points out that the rumor may not be effective in removing distractions, as people may still find ways to procrastinate.

Despite the skepticism, Wally is determined to proceed with his plan. He tells the employees that he will find them and that they should be nice to him. The strip ends with Wally sitting at his desk, looking pleased with himself, while the other employees look on in confusion.

Overall, this comic strip pokes fun at the idea of using fake identities to remove distractions in the workplace. It highlights the absurdity of Wally's plan and the skepticism of his colleagues. The strip also touches on the theme of corporate culture and the ways in which managers may try to motivate employees through unconventional means.

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