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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 22nd May 2018

Dilbert//10629, first published eight years ago on Tuesday 22nd May 2018

Second Opinion


Tags

clarification, confusion, instructions, leadership, boss, flake


Official transcript

Dilbert: Yesterday I asked for clarification on my assignment. But your clarification sounded nothing like the original assignment. Boss: Sometimes it's good to get a second opinion. Dilbert: Not from the same person.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

YESTERDAY I ASKED FOR CLARIFICATION ON MY ASSIGNMENT.

BUT YOUR CLARIFICATION SOUNDED NOTHING LIKE THE ORIGINAL ASSIGNMENT.

SOMETIMES IT'S GOOD TO GET A SECOND OPINION.

NOT FROM THE SAME PERSON

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Not from the Same Person"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on office life.
  • In this strip, Dilbert is asked to clarify his assignment, but his response is met with skepticism by his colleague.
  • The colleague questions whether the clarification came from the same person who originally assigned the task, implying that the assignment was unclear or poorly communicated.
  • Dilbert's deadpan response, "Not from the same person," highlights the absurdity of the situation and the frustration that can come with unclear expectations in the workplace.
  • The strip pokes fun at the common office scenario where tasks are unclear or poorly defined, leading to confusion and frustration among employees.

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