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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 28th June 2019

Dilbert//11031, first published seven years ago on Friday 28th June 2019

Zombie Projects


Tags

business, office, zombie, sloth, fail, salary


Official transcript

the boss: wally, i'm putting you in charge of all the zombie projects that refuse to die.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

WALLY, I'M PUTTING YOU IN CHARGE OF ALL THE ZOMBIE PROJECTS THAT REFUSE TO DIE.

I'M COUNTING ON YOUR SLOTH AND INCOMPETENCE TO FINISH THEM OFF, SO MANAGEMENT FEELS COMFORTABLE FINALLY CANCELING THEM.

AS OF TODAY, IM PAYING YOU TO FAIL.

ACTUALLY, THIS IS JUST THE FIRST TIME YOU'RE AWARE OF IT

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Zombie Project"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between two characters, Wally and Dilbert, from the popular "Dilbert" comic strip series. The scene unfolds as follows:

  • Wally, dressed in a green sweater, approaches Dilbert, who is wearing an orange sweater.
  • Wally announces that he is taking charge of all zombie projects that refuse to die.
  • Dilbert responds by counting on Wally's sloth and incompetence to bring an end to these projects, as he feels comfortable finally canceling them.
  • Wally, however, reveals that he has been paying Dilbert to fail, and this is the first time he has been aware of it.
  • The conversation concludes with Wally's statement that he is now aware of the zombie project's existence.

Key Points:

  • Wally takes charge of zombie projects that refuse to die.
  • Dilbert is counting on Wally's incompetence to bring an end to these projects.
  • Wally reveals that he has been paying Dilbert to fail.
  • This is the first time Wally is aware of the zombie project's existence.

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