Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 12th November 2000

Dilbert//4229, first published 26 years ago on Sunday 12th November 2000

Tags

south pole sending away control freak manipulating sending dilbert cold

Official transcript

Noriko says to Dilbert, "I signed you up for a trip to the South Pole."

Dilbert asks Noriko, "Um... why?"

Noriko says to Dilbert, "You'll love it. You leave tomorrow."

Dilbert says forcefully to Noriko, "I am not going to the South Pole!"

Noriko says to Dilbert, "Oh, I get it; You're a control freak."

Dilbert yells, "GAAA! Can't you see that it's you who is trying to control me?!! Noriko says to Dilbert, "All I see is you trying to manipulate me into not sending you to the South Pole."

Dilbert, dressed in a fur-trimmed parka and carrying a suitcase, says to Catbert, "It seemed easier."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I SIGNED YOU UP FOR A TRIP TO THE SOUTH POLE.

UM...

WHY?

YOU'LL LOVE IT.

YOU LEAVE TOMORROW.

I AM NOT GOING TO THE SOUTH POLE!

OH, I GET IT; YOU'RE A CONTROL FREAK.

GAAA! CAN'T YOU SEE THAT IT'S YOU WHO IS TRYING TO CONTROL ME ?!!

ALL I SEE IS YOU TRYING TO MANIPULATE ME INTO NOT SENDING YOU TO THE SOUTH POLE.

IT SEEMED EASIER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "South Pole Trip"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and often pessimistic outlook on life. In this particular strip, he is forced to participate in a trip to the South Pole, which he reluctantly accepts. The strip is divided into eight panels, each depicting a different scene from the trip.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert is shown sitting at his desk, looking unenthused.
• His boss, Wally, enters the room and informs him that he has signed him up for a trip to the South Pole.

Panel 2:

• Dilbert expresses his reluctance to go on the trip, but Wally insists that it will be a great experience.
• Dilbert asks why he has to go, and Wally responds that it's because he's a control freak.

Panel 3:

• Dilbert is shown packing his bags, still looking unhappy.
• He asks Wally why he can't just stay home, but Wally insists that he needs to come along.

Panel 4:

• Dilbert and Wally are shown on the plane, flying to the South Pole.
• Dilbert is still grumbling about the trip, but Wally is enthusiastic.

Panel 5:

• The two arrive at the South Pole and are greeted by a group of scientists.
• Dilbert is shown looking around, still unimpressed.

Panel 6:

• Wally tries to get Dilbert to participate in some of the scientific activities, but Dilbert is resistant.
• He asks Wally why he can't just leave him alone, but Wally insists that he needs to be in control.

Panel 7:

• Dilbert is shown sitting on a sled, looking dejected.
• Wally is shown standing next to him, looking pleased with himself.

Panel 8:

• The final panel shows Dilbert and Wally returning from the trip, with Dilbert looking even more miserable than before.
• Wally is shown smiling, still convinced that the trip was a success.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea of corporate culture and the way that managers can be controlling and manipulative. It also highlights the difficulties of dealing with difficult personalities and the challenges of working in a team environment.

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