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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 22nd October 2019

Dilbert//11147, first published seven years ago on Tuesday 22nd October 2019

Best Employees


Tags

employees, managers & supervisors, best, office workers, industry, attitude


Official transcript

boss: we have the best employees in the entire industry. except for ted obviously.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

WE HAVE THE BEST EMPLOYEES IN THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY.

EXCEPT FOR TED, OBVIOUSLY.

WAIT WHAT?

AND HERE COMES THE ATTITUDE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "The Best Employees"

Summary:

This comic strip depicts a meeting of employees in an office setting. The scene unfolds with a speaker, likely a manager or supervisor, addressing the group:

  • "We have the best employees in the entire industry."
  • "Except for Ted, obviously."

The speaker's tone is lighthearted and playful, with a hint of sarcasm. The employees in the room react with amusement and surprise, exchanging glances and comments.

The humor in the comic lies in the unexpected twist on the typical corporate praise for employees, which is often followed by a statement about how everyone is doing a great job. In this case, the speaker's comment about Ted being the exception adds a layer of irony and humor to the situation.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the common practice of corporate praise and highlights the relatable experience of being part of a workplace where humor and camaraderie are valued.

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