Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 29th June 2001

Dilbert//4458, first published 25 years ago on Friday 29th June 2001

Tags

anyone offers food dont eat fill in receptionist impression visitors face of company

Official transcript

The Boss comes to Carol's desk and says, "Carol, I need you to fill in for our receptionist today."

The Boss continues, "Remember, you will be the face of our company, the first impression for visitors."

Carol is seen at the receptionist's desk. A visitor stands at the desk looking surprised as Carol says, "If anyone offers you food, don't eat it."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CAROL, I NEED YOU TO FILL IN FOR OUR RECEPTIONIST TODAY.

REMEMBER, YOU WILL BE THE FACE OF OUR COMPANY, THE FIRST IMPRESSION FOR VISITORS.

IF ANYONE OFFERS YOU FOOD, DON'T EAT IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Food First"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a receptionist position at a company. The applicant, Carol, is instructed to be the face of the company and make a good impression on visitors. However, the interviewer, a man with a distinctive hairstyle, reveals that anyone who eats at the reception desk will be rejected. The punchline lies in the interviewer's warning that if anyone offers Carol food, she should not eat it. This humorous exchange highlights the absurdity of the company's hiring process and the importance of maintaining a professional image.

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