Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 9th April 1999

Dilbert//3646, first published 27 years ago on Friday 9th April 1999

Tags

budgets spreadhseet error exercise in futility hum

Official transcript

Dilbert stands behind Asok, who sits zombie like at his computer, and says, "It's a funny thing about budgets...."

Dilbert says, "No matter how hard you try, there's always a spreadsheet error that makes it all an exercise in futility."

Dilbert says, "Do you mind if I hum?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IT'S A FUNNY THING ABOUT BUDGETS..

NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY, THERE'S ALWAYS A SPREADSHEET ERROR THAT MAKES IT ALL AN EXERCISE IN FUTILITY.

DO YOU MIND IF I HUM?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Spreadsheet Error"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker, engaged in a conversation with his coworker. Dilbert remarks, "It's a funny thing about budgets..." and proceeds to explain, "No matter how hard you try, there's always a spreadsheet error that makes it all an exercise in futility."

In response, his coworker inquires, "Do you mind if I hum?" Dilbert's expression changes, and he asks, "Do you mind if I hum?"

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's humorous observation about the inevitability of spreadsheet errors
• The coworker's unexpected question about humming
• Dilbert's reaction, suggesting a potential conflict or annoyance at the interruption

Overall:

The comic strip playfully highlights the challenges of working with budgets and spreadsheets, while also showcasing the quirks and interactions of office workers.

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