Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 27th December 1998

Dilbert//3543, first published 28 years ago on Sunday 27th December 1998

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new corporate policy boss reads alice falls asleep boring wordy dcoument

Official transcript

The Boss comes into Alice's cubicle and says, "Alice, we have a new corporate policy."

The Boss continues, "And I quote..."

The Boss begins reading, "'Initiate the description for the criteria of requirements...'"

Alice looks on as the Boss continues, "'...By developing a framework for the application architecture...'"

Alice's eyes begin to droop and she thinks, "So tired."

The Boss continues, "'Consistent with the planning corridor specified in our strategic initiative..."

Alice's head rests on the keyboard and she is asleep. The Boss says, "Did you get all that?"

The Boss goes into Wally's cubicle and says, "Wally, come here for a minute?"

Wally goes into Alice's cubicle with the Boss and the Boss holds out a piece of paper and asks, "Read this and tell me if she's doing any of it right now."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ALICE, WE HAVE NEW CORPORATE POLICY AND I QUOTE..

... INITIATE THE DESCRIPTION OF THE CRITERIA FOR REQUIREMENTS...

... BY DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR THE APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE...

"...CONSISTENT WITH THE PLANNING CORRIDOR SPECIFIED IN OUR STRATEGIC INITIATIVE.

SO TIRED DID YOU GET ALL THAT ?

WALLY, COME HERE FOR A MINUTE.

READ THIS AND TELL ME IF SHE'S DOING ANY OF IT RIGHT NOW

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Corporate Policy"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in, revolves around Alice, a new corporate policy holder, and her interactions with Wally, a coworker. The story unfolds as follows:

• Alice is tasked with developing a framework for application architecture.
• She consults with Wally, who is initially uncooperative.
• Alice's persistence eventually wears Wally down, and he agrees to help.
• The two work together to develop the framework, with Alice providing the initiative and Wally offering his expertise.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the importance of effective communication and collaboration in achieving corporate goals.
• It also pokes fun at the challenges of working with coworkers who may not share the same level of enthusiasm or commitment.
• Overall, the comic strip offers a humorous take on the complexities of corporate life.

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