Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 14th May 2000

Dilbert//4047, first published 26 years ago on Sunday 14th May 2000

Tags

live person attracted to idea drain on morale voice mail secretary in action answering phone

Official transcript

The Boss says to Carol, "Carol, from now on, I want a live person answering my phone."

Carol asks the Boss, "What attracted you to that idea?"

Carol continues, "Was it the inefficiency or the drain of morale?"

The Boss replies, "Important executives don't use voice mail."

Dilbert approaches the Boss and says, "I have some information for you."

The Boss answers, "Call me."

While standing in front of the Boss, Dilbert begins dialing his telephone number. Carol picks up the Boss' line and says, "He's not here. Do you want to leave a detailed message?"

Dilbert answers, "Yes."

Carol screams in the phone, "Well, you can't!!!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CAROL, FROM NOW ON, I WANT A LIVE PERSON ANSWERING MY PHONE.

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THAT IDEA?

WAS IT THE INEFFICIENCY OR THE DRAIN ON MORALE?

IMPORTANT EXECUTIVES DON'T USE VOICE MAIL.

I HAVE SOME INFORMATION FOR YOU.

CALL ME.

Beep Boop Boop Beep Beep HE'S NOT HERE.

DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE A DETAILED MESSAGE?

YES WELL, YOU CAN'T!!!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Inefficiency of Voice Mail"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2000, humorously highlights the inefficiency of voice mail. The story revolves around a man named Carol, who wants to speak with a live person to answer her phone. However, she is met with a series of automated messages and prompts, each more frustrating than the last.

Key Points:

• Carol's initial request for a live person is met with a message asking her to leave a detailed message.
• She is then asked to repeat her message, only to be told that she has not left a message.
• The conversation becomes increasingly absurd, with Carol being asked to leave a message again and again, despite already having done so.
• The strip ultimately ends with Carol being told that she cannot use voice mail, highlighting the inefficiency of the system.

Humor:

The comic strip uses humor to highlight the frustrations of dealing with automated systems and the lack of human interaction. The absurdity of the situation and the deadpan delivery of the characters add to the comedic effect. Overall, the strip provides a relatable and entertaining commentary on the challenges of modern communication.

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