Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 6th February 2018

Dilbert//10524, first published eight years ago on Tuesday 6th February 2018

Wally Pivots

Tags

work ethic, laziness, deception, projects

Official transcript

Wally: My project was failing, so I pivoted to a different idea with the same name. Later, I'll change the project name to cover my tracks. Asok: What about your sunk costs? Wally: Gone like footprints in the sands of time.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY PROJECT WAS FAILING, SO I PIVOTED TO A DIFFERENT IDEA WITH THE SAME NAME.

LATER, I'LL CHANGE THE PROJECT NAME TO COVER MY TRACKS.

WHAT ABOUT YOUR SUNK COSTS?

GONE LIKE FOOTPRINTS IN THE SANDS OF TIME.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Pivoting to a Different Idea"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and struggles in the workplace. The strip is divided into three panels, each showcasing a conversation between Dilbert and his coworker.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert's boss approaches him, stating, "My project was failing, so I pivoted to a different idea with the same name."
• Dilbert responds with skepticism, asking, "What about your sunk costs?"

Panel 2:

• The boss explains that he changed the project name to cover his tracks.
• Dilbert is unimpressed, remarking, "Gone like footprints in the sands of time."

Panel 3:

• The boss proudly declares, "I'm a visionary!"
• Dilbert rolls his eyes, responding, "Yeah, a visionary who can't even keep track of his own projects."

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the common practice of companies renaming failed projects to make them appear successful. The humor lies in the boss's lack of self-awareness and Dilbert's deadpan reactions. The strip is a relatable commentary on the corporate world, where sometimes it's hard to tell what's real and what's just a clever marketing ploy.

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