Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 6th October 1994

Dilbert//2000, first published 32 years ago on Thursday 6th October 1994

Tags

managing marketing group previous manager killed parking lot run down murder apathy to murder body on bumper

Official transcript

"In addition to my current duties, I'll be managing the marketing group."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IN ADDITION TO MY CURRENT DUTIES, I'LL BE MANAGING THE MARKETING GROUP.

THE MARKETING JOB OPENED BECAUSE THE PREVIOUS MANAGER GOT RUN DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT.

WHEN THEY NEEDED A GOOD MANAGER, THEY KNEW WHERE TO LOOK.

UNDER YOUR BUMPER?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Marketing Group Bumpers"

Summary:

The comic strip follows a conversation between a manager and his team, where the manager announces that he will be managing the marketing group. However, the team is confused as to why the marketing job was opened, citing that the previous manager got "run down in the parking lot." The manager responds by asking if they needed a good manager, implying that they knew where to look. The punchline is that the manager is standing under his bumper, suggesting that he is the one who was responsible for the previous manager's demise.

Key Elements:

• The comic strip features a humorous exchange between a manager and his team.
• The manager announces that he will be managing the marketing group.
• The team is confused about the reason for the job opening.
• The manager responds with a clever and unexpected punchline.
• The comic strip uses wordplay and visual humor to create a lighthearted and entertaining story.

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