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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 7th August 2020

Dilbert//11437, first published six years ago on Friday 7th August 2020

Boss Doesn't Understand


Tags

business, managers & supervisors, technology, server, migration, difficult, understand, question, face maks


Official transcript

boss: can you finish the server migration by monday?

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

CAN YOU FINISH THE SERVER MIGRATION BY MONDAY?

NO WAY.

HOW HARD CAN IT BE?

YOU ONLY SAY THAT ABOUT THINGS YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND I ASK THAT QUESTION EVERY DAY.

YUP.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Server Migration Mayhem"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip humorously portrays a conversation between two coworkers discussing a server migration deadline. The exchange highlights the challenges of understanding complex technical concepts and the frustration that can arise when trying to communicate them effectively.

Key Points:

  • The coworker asks if the server migration can be finished by Monday.
  • The other coworker responds with "no way," implying that the task is too difficult.
  • The first coworker presses for clarification, asking "how hard can it be?"
  • The second coworker responds with a cryptic message, "you only say that about things you don't understand."
  • The first coworker asks for a daily question to be asked about the server migration.
  • The second coworker responds with "yup," indicating that they will ask the question every day.

Humor and Insight:

The comic strip pokes fun at the difficulties of communicating technical information and the frustration that can arise when trying to understand complex concepts. The exchange between the two coworkers highlights the importance of clear communication and the need for patience when dealing with technical issues.

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