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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 6th May 2017

Dilbert//10248, first published nine years ago on Saturday 6th May 2017

Erik Listens To The Meeting


Tags

cia, spying, listening, surveillance


Official transcript

Narrator: Erik used to work for the CIA. Dilbert: You missed the meeting. Erik: I listened to the whole thing. Dilbert: I didn't know the speakerphone was on. Erik: Let's change the subject now.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

ERIK USED TO WORK FOR THE CIA.

YOU MISSED THE MEETING.

I LISTENED TO THE WHOLE THING.

I DIDN'T KNOW THE SPEAKERPHONE WAS ON.

LET'S CHANGE THE SUBJECT NOW.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Erik Used to Work for the CIA"

Summary:

  • The comic strip depicts a scene where Erik, a former CIA employee, attends a meeting.
  • Erik is called to the front of the room and asked if he knew the speaker was on.
  • Erik responds that he didn't know and asks to change the subject.
  • The conversation highlights Erik's experience working for the CIA, where he was trained to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.
  • The comic strip humorously illustrates how Erik's CIA training has helped him navigate everyday situations, such as meetings, with ease.

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