Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 22nd February 2023

Dilbert//12366, first published three years ago on Wednesday 22nd February 2023

Does Great Work

Open source transcript

WOW! I DID GREAT WORK TODAY, IF I DO SAY SO MYSELF.

DID ANYONE SEE YOU DO IT?

NO.

TOTAL WASTE OF TIME.

YEAH, THAT'S STARTING TO SET IN

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Art of Blame Shifting"

This comic strip, originally published in a newspaper, showcases a humorous exchange between two coworkers in a modern office setting. The scene unfolds with one employee, Dilbert, returning to his desk after completing a task and proudly proclaiming, "Wow, I did great work today. If I do say so myself." His coworker, however, responds with skepticism, asking, "Did anyone see you do it?" Dilbert's response is a resounding "No," followed by a clever deflection: "Total waste of time. Yeah, that's starting to set in."

The comic strip cleverly highlights the common workplace phenomenon of individuals taking credit for others' work or claiming that a task was unnecessary. It pokes fun at the tendency to shift blame or downplay one's own contributions, often in an attempt to appear more productive or efficient. The humor lies in the absurdity of Dilbert's response, which not only deflects responsibility but also implies that the task itself was a waste of time. Overall, this comic strip provides a lighthearted commentary on the quirks of office politics and the human tendency to avoid accountability.

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