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Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 2nd January 2022

Dilbert//11950, first published four years ago on Sunday 2nd January 2022

Winging It


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I SUBMITTED YOUR PROJECT TIMELINE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

HOW COULD YOU DO THAT WHEN I HAVEN'T GIVEN IT TO YOU?

WINGED WAIT WHAT?

I SAID I WINGED IT.

YOU MEAN YOU GUESSED?

I MEAN I DREW UPON MY EXPERIENCE.

YOU HAVE LITERALLY ZERO EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD OF ENGINEERING.

I WAS HOPING TO COMPENSATE FOR THAT BY FORCING YOU TO MEET THE TIMELINE I SUBMITTED.

THIS IS THE PART WHERE YOU SAY IM REFRESHINGLY HONEST.

NOPE.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Winging It"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a conversation between Dilbert and another character, where Dilbert is asked to submit a project timeline to the executive committee. Dilbert responds by saying he submitted it when he was asked, but the other character questions how he could have done that when he hasn't given it to him yet. Dilbert then reveals that he has no experience in the field of engineering, but hopes to be compensated for forcing the other character to meet the timeline he submitted. The other character is unimpressed and dismisses Dilbert's attempt to compensate him. The comic strip pokes fun at the common practice of "winging it" in professional settings, where individuals may not have the necessary skills or experience to complete a task, but try to bluff their way through it.

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