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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 1st March 1997

Dilbert//2877, first published 29 years ago on Saturday 1st March 1997


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budget cuts do more with less first staff meeting less planning unnecessary work


Official transcript

Dilbert, Wally, the Boss and Alice sit at a conference table. Wally says, "As you requested, I have learned to 'do more with less.'"

Wally continues, "I'm doing more unnecessary work, with less planning, less intelligence, and less guilt."

The Boss says, "I hate the first staff meeting after budget cuts."

Wally adds, "And less career aspiration, too!"

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

AS YOU REQUESTED, I HAVE LEARNED TO "DO MORE WITH LESS." I'M DOING MORE UNNECESSARY WORK, WITH LESS PLANNING, LESS INTELLIGENCE, AND LESS GUILT.

I HATE THE FIRST STAFF MEETING AFTER BUDGET CUTS.

AND LESS CAREER ASPIRATION, TOO!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Less is More"

Summary:

The comic strip features a staff meeting where the boss, Dilbert, announces his intention to "do more with less." However, his employees are skeptical and unimpressed by his plan. The employees express their concerns, including:

  • Lack of planning
  • Reduced intelligence
  • Increased guilt

Despite their reservations, Dilbert remains determined to implement his vision. The employees are left feeling frustrated and uncertain about their future under Dilbert's leadership.

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