Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 29th April 2018

Dilbert//10606, first published eight years ago on Sunday 29th April 2018

Tags

valor, awards, bragging, laziness

Official transcript

Boss: The employee award for valor goes to Wally. During the false alarm, we noticed Wally was not with the other evacuees. He stayed behind to make sure everyone else got out. At least that's what he told us later. Wally, do you have any words of inspiration for the group? Wally: Most of you are cowards. But imagine how good you would feel winning a non-monetary award for valor. Now I ask all of you to think about how you can repay me for my selfless valor on your behalf. Dilbert: Did you sleep through the fire alarm? Wally: Most productive nap I've ever had.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE EMPLOYEE AWARD FOR VALOR GOES TO WALLY.

DURING THE FALSE ALARM, WE NOTICED WALLY WAS NOT WITH THE OTHER EVACUEES.

HE STAYED BEHIND TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE ELSE GOT OUT.

AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT HE TOLD US LATER.

WALLY, DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF INSPIRATION FOR THE GROUP?

MOST OF YOU ARE COWARDS. BUT IMAGINE HOW GOOD YOU WOULD FEEL WINNING A NON- MONETARY AWARD FOR VALOR.

NOW I ASK ALL OF YOU TO THINK ABOUT HOW YOU CAN REPAY ME FOR MY SELFLESS VALOR ON YOUR BEHALF.

DID YOU SLEEP THROUGH THE FIRE ALARM?

MOST PRODUCTIVE NAP IVE EVER HAD.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Employee Award for Valor"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2018, revolves around the theme of employee recognition and the concept of "valor." The story begins with Wally, an employee, receiving an award for valor for going to work during a false alarm. However, he is not with the other evacuees, as he stayed behind to ensure everyone else got out safely.

The conversation between Wally and Dilbert, the main character, highlights the absurdity of the situation. Dilbert questions Wally about his actions, and Wally explains that he wanted to feel like a winner of a non-monetary award for valor. Dilbert is perplexed by Wally's response, asking him to think about how he can repay him for his selfless valor on his behalf.

The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Dilbert asks Wally if he slept through the fire alarm. Wally admits that he did, and Dilbert points out that this is the most productive nap he has ever had. The comic strip ends with Wally feeling proud of his achievement, despite the absurdity of the situation.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the importance of recognizing employee contributions and the need for clear communication.
• It also pokes fun at the idea of awarding employees for valor in non-emergency situations.
• The conversation between Wally and Dilbert showcases the absurdity of the situation and the humor that can be found in everyday workplace interactions.

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