Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 5th December 2021

Dilbert//11922, first published five years ago on Sunday 5th December 2021

Partial Win

Open source transcript

WISH ME LUCK.

I NEED TO GET A PERMIT RENEWED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ANGRY MISFITS.

STAY ALIVE!

DEPARTMENT OF ANGRY MISFITS I BELIEVE THESE ARE ALL THE DOCUMENTS YOU NEED TO RENEW MY PERMIT.

WHAT ARE YOU, SOME KIND OF FANCY ENGINEER?

I'LL BET YOU LOVE YOUR JOB.

WELL, I HATE MY JOB, AND SOMEONE HAS TO PAY FOR THAT!

DENIED!

DENIED!

DENIED!

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY A "PARTIAL WIN"?

VALIDATED PARKING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Department of Angry Misfits"

Summary:

The comic strip follows Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on workplace life, as he navigates a bureaucratic nightmare. The story begins with Dilbert's attempt to renew his permit at the Department of Angry Misfits, where he encounters a series of obstacles and absurdities.

• Initial Request: Dilbert requests a permit renewal, but is met with a response that he needs to get a permit renewed at the Department of Angry Misfits.
• Department of Angry Misfits: Dilbert visits the Department of Angry Misfits, where he is greeted by a sign that reads "Department of Angry Misfits" and a door with a sign that says "I believe these are all the documents you need to renew my permit."
• Document Validation: Dilbert is told that he needs to validate his documents, which he does by asking what he means by "partial win." The response is that it means validated parking.
• Job Dislike: Dilbert expresses his dislike for his job and the person who has to pay for it, leading to a denial of his permit renewal.
• Conclusion: The comic strip ends with Dilbert sitting at his desk, looking frustrated and defeated, with the caption "What do you mean by a 'partial win'?" and "Validated parking."

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the absurdities of bureaucracy and the frustrations of dealing with red tape. It showcases Dilbert's signature wit and sarcasm as he navigates a system that seems designed to drive him crazy.

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