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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 18th June 2018

Dilbert//10656, first published eight years ago on Monday 18th June 2018

Dogbert Will Start Monday Or Tuesday


Tags

negotiation, irony, appointment, deadline, consultant, training, business


Official transcript

Narrator: Dogbert The Negotiation Trainer. Boss: We'll see you on Monday for our first lesson. Dogbert: Sure. I'll see you on Monday or Tuesday. Possibly Wednesday. Boss: We paid you to start on Monday. Dogbert: Think how much you'll learn when I don't show up.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

DOGBERT THE NEGOTIATION TRAINER WELL SEE YOU ON MONDAY FOR OUR FIRST LESSON SURE. I'LL SEE YOU ON MONDAY OR TUESDAY. POSSIBLY WEDNESDAY.

WE PAID YOU TO START MONDAY.

THINK HOW MUCH YOULL LEARN WHEN I DON'T SHOW UP.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Dogbert the Negotiation Trainer"

Summary:

This comic strip features Dogbert, a white dog with a black topknot, as the main character. The story begins with Dogbert announcing his presence and stating that he will see the person on Monday for their first lesson. However, when the person asks if they can meet on Wednesday instead, Dogbert responds by saying that he has already been paid to start on Monday and that the person will have to learn when they don't show up.

The comic strip is humorous and satirical, poking fun at the idea of a dog being a negotiation trainer and the absurdity of the situation. It also highlights the importance of punctuality and the consequences of not showing up to a scheduled meeting. Overall, the comic strip is a lighthearted and entertaining way to poke fun at the challenges of adulting and the quirks of modern life.

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