Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 18th May 2019

Dilbert//10990, first published seven years ago on Saturday 18th May 2019

Saving Babies

Tags

business, office, office workers, reputation, fire

Official transcript

dilbert: I have been cleared of all allegations against me, but where do i go to get my reputation back?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I HAVE BEEN CLEARED OF ALL ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ME, BUT WHERE DO I GO TO GET MY REPUTATION BACK?

I RECOMMEND RUNNING INTO A BURNING BUILDING TO SAVE A BABY.

WHAT IF NO BUILDINGS ARE ON FIRE?

HAVE YOU HEARD OF MATCHES?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "What If No Buildings Are On Fire?" and features Dilbert, a white oval character with glasses, and Dogbert, a white dog with a red collar.

Panel 1: Dilbert asks, "I have been cleared of all allegations against me, but where do I go to get my reputation back?" Dogbert responds, "I recommend running into a burning building to save a baby."

Panel 2: Dilbert is shown running into a burning building, while Dogbert watches from the sidelines.

Panel 3: Dilbert returns, asking, "What if no buildings are on fire?" Dogbert replies, "Have you heard of matches?"

Summary: The comic strip humorously explores the idea of how one can restore their reputation after being cleared of allegations. Dogbert's suggestion to run into a burning building to save a baby is an absurd and impractical solution, and the punchline about matches adds to the comedic effect. Overall, the strip pokes fun at the idea of seeking quick fixes for complex problems.

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