Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 29th January 1997

Dilbert//2846, first published 29 years ago on Wednesday 29th January 1997

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schedule future unplanned network outages include schedule sick days volcanic eruptions earth quakes hurricanes

Official transcript

Dilbert hands the Boss a document and says, "As you requested, here is a schedule of all future unplanned network outages."

Dilbert continues, "I took the initiative to include a schedule of all future sick days, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and hurricanes."

Dilbert says, "This is the point when you realize how stupid your request was and we have a good laugh."

The Boss reads the document and looks shocked. He asks, "Does CNN know about this?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AS YOU REQUESTED, HERE IS A SCHEDULE OF ALL FUTURE UNPLANNED NETWORK OUTAGES.

I TOOK THE INITIATIVE TO INCLUDE A SCHEDULE OF ALL FUTURE SICK DAYS, VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS, EARTHQUAKES AND HURRICANES.

THIS IS THE POINT WHEN YOU REALIZE HOW STUPID YOUR REQUEST WAS AND WE HAVE A GOOD LAUGH.

DOES CNN KNOW ABOUT THIS?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Unplanned Network Outages"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor, in a workplace setting. The scene unfolds as follows:

• A coworker requests a schedule of all future unplanned network outages.
• Dilbert takes the initiative to include a comprehensive list of potential disruptions, including:
  • Sick days
  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Earthquakes
  • Hurricanes
• The coworker is amused by the response, asking if CNN knows about this.
• Dilbert's response is a clever play on words, highlighting the absurdity of the request and the coworker's lack of understanding of the concept of "unplanned" events.

Key Takeaway:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of trying to predict and prepare for every possible eventuality, highlighting the importance of flexibility and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.

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