Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 15th December 2021

Dilbert//11932, first published five years ago on Wednesday 15th December 2021

Guy With No Talents

Open source transcript

I HIRED A GOOD- LOOKING GUY WITH NO DISCERNABLE TALENTS.

HE DOESN'T HAVE ANY SKILLS WHATSOEVER, BUT HE SURE LOOKS AS IF HE WOULD, AND THAT HAS TO COUNT FOR SOMETHING.

I PLAN TO BE NICE TO HIM. I THINK HE'S DESTINED TO BE OUR NEXT CEO.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The CEO Search"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip follows the humorous tale of a company's search for a new CEO. The story unfolds through a series of three panels, each featuring the company's representative and a red, one-eyed cat.

Panel 1:

The first panel shows the company representative saying, "I hired a good-looking guy with no discernible talents." This sets the tone for the absurdity that follows.

Panel 2:

In the second panel, the representative reveals, "He doesn't have any skills whatsoever, but he sure looks as if he would, and that has to count for something." This statement highlights the company's focus on appearance over qualifications.

Panel 3:

The final panel depicts the representative saying, "I plan to be nice to him. I think he's destined to be our next CEO." This comment showcases the company's willingness to overlook the candidate's lack of skills in favor of his physical appearance.

Overall, this comic strip pokes fun at the idea that physical appearance can be a determining factor in hiring decisions, particularly in high-level positions like CEO. It suggests that some companies may prioritize superficial qualities over actual qualifications, leading to potentially disastrous consequences.

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