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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 15th February 2017

Dilbert//10168, first published nine years ago on Wednesday 15th February 2017

Resources Complain


Tags

leadership, language, jargon, manager


Official transcript

Man: I want to lodge a complaint against Dilbert. He called me a "resource."

I find that offensive. Boss: Then he offended one of the resources. CEO: You're right. He does sound like a natural leader.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I WANT TO LODGE A COMPLAINT AGAINST DILBERT.

HE CALLED ME A "RESOURCE." I FIND THAT OFFENSIVE.

THEN HE OFFENDED ONE OF THE RESOURCES.

YOU'RE RIGHT.

HE DOES SOUND LIKE A NATURAL LEADER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Offensive Resource"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with his workplace. The story unfolds as follows:

  • A man, likely a lawyer, approaches Dilbert and requests to lodge a complaint against him.
  • Dilbert is puzzled by the request, asking what the complaint is about.
  • The lawyer responds that Dilbert called him a "resource," which he finds offensive.
  • Dilbert explains that he was simply stating the obvious, as the lawyer is indeed a resource.
  • The lawyer becomes offended, claiming that being called a resource is a natural leader, implying that Dilbert has insulted him.
  • The comic strip ends with Dilbert's deadpan expression, highlighting his exasperation with the absurdity of the situation.

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