Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 29th August 2021

Dilbert//11824, first published five years ago on Sunday 29th August 2021

Access To Contracts

Open source transcript

MAY I SEE A COPY OF OUR NETWORK MAINTENANCE CONTRACT?

YOU'RE NOT AUTHORIZED TO SEE CONTRACTS.

I HAVE A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS NEED.

IT DOESN'T MATTER BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT AUTHORIZED.

OKAY, WHO IS IN CHARGE OF AUTHORIZING ACCESS?

THAT WOULD BE ME.

So...

GIVE ME ACCESS.

YOU NEED AN ACCESS REQUEST FORM.

WHERE DO I GET ONE OF THOSE?

FILL OUT AN ONLINE REQUEST.

WHAT'S THE URL?

I'M NOT AUTHORIZED TO TELL YOU.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Authorization"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2001, features Dilbert and his boss, Scott Adams, in a humorous exchange about authorization. The conversation begins with Dilbert requesting a copy of the network maintenance contract, but the boss refuses, citing that he's not authorized to see contracts. Dilbert attempts to reason with him, explaining that he has a legitimate business need, but the boss remains stubborn.

As the conversation progresses, Dilbert becomes increasingly frustrated, asking where he can obtain an online request form and fill it out. However, the boss continues to evade the issue, claiming that he's not authorized to tell him. The comic strip ultimately ends with Dilbert's exasperation, as he realizes that the boss is not willing to provide him with the necessary information.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the absurdity of bureaucratic red tape and the frustration that can come with it.
• It pokes fun at the idea that some individuals may use their authority to deny others access to information, even when it's clearly necessary.
• The strip also touches on the theme of legitimate business needs being ignored or dismissed by those in power.

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