Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 14th March 2017

Dilbert//10195, first published nine years ago on Tuesday 14th March 2017

Can't Take Vacation

Tags

company policy, catch-22, rules, exception

Official transcript

Dilbert: Our policy says I can't take my vacation until I complete all of my mandatory training. I can't take the fax safety class because it no longer exists. Can you make a policy exception for me? Boss: Okay, I won't force you to take a vacation.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

OUR POLICY SAYS I CAN'T TAKE MY VACATION UNTIL I COMPLETE ALL OF MY MANDATORY TRAINING.

I CAN'T TAKE THE FAX SAFETY CLASS BECAUSE IT NO LONGER EXISTS.

CAN YOU MAKE A POLICY EXCEPTION FOR ME?

OKAY, I WON'T FORCE YOU TO TAKE A VACATION

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "No Vacation for You"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor, as he attempts to take a vacation. However, his request is met with resistance from his boss, who cites a policy that prohibits taking vacations until all mandatory training is completed.

Key Scenes:

• Dilbert requests a vacation, but his boss refuses, citing the policy.
• Dilbert argues that he can't take the fax safety class because it no longer exists.
• Dilbert asks if he can make an exception for his vacation, but his boss refuses again.

Humor:

The comic strip's humor lies in Dilbert's clever attempts to bypass the policy and his boss's stubborn refusal to grant him a vacation. The absurdity of the situation and the deadpan delivery of the characters add to the comedic effect.

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