Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 7th November 1994

Dilbert//2032, first published 32 years ago on Monday 7th November 1994

Tags

dignity creativity precious earth blood drive three pint minimum

Official transcript

The Boss, Wally, Dilbert, Alice and a man sit at a conference table. The man says, "This job has taken my dignity, my self-esteem, my creativity and my precious time on this earth."

The man continues, "You've taken all I have! There's nothing left to give!!!"

The Boss says, "The blood drive is next week. This year it's mandatory . . . And a three-pint minimum."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THIS JOB HAS TAKEN MY DIGNITY, MY SELF- ESTEEM, MY CREATIVITY AND MY PRECIOUS TIME ON THIS EARTH.

YOU'VE TAKEN ALL I HAVE! THERE'S NOTHING LEFTTO GIVE!!!

THE BLOOD DRIVE IS NEXT WEEK.

THIS YEAR IT'S MANDATORY... AND A THREE-PINT MINIMUM.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Blood Drive"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1994, features a blood drive at a company. The scene unfolds as follows:

• The boss, seated at his desk, addresses his employees with a speech.
• He emphasizes the importance of the blood drive, stating that it is mandatory and requires a three-pint minimum donation.
• The employees, seated at their desks, appear unenthusiastic and reluctant to participate.
• One employee, in particular, is visibly upset and frustrated, exclaiming, "You've taken all I have, there's nothing left to give!"
• The boss responds by saying, "This job has taken my dignity, my self-esteem, my creativity, and my precious time on this earth."

Key Points:

• The comic strip satirizes the corporate culture and the demands placed on employees.
• The boss's speech highlights the absurdity of the situation, where employees are expected to give more than they have to offer.
• The employees' reactions convey their frustration and exhaustion with the demands of their job.

Overall:

The comic strip effectively uses humor to comment on the challenges of working in a corporate environment and the impact it can have on employees' well-being.

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