Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 5th September 2002

Dilbert//4891, first published 24 years ago on Thursday 5th September 2002

Tags

mouse training important meeting question silly pick me answer diagram computer mouse business

Official transcript

Headline: Mouse training. The instructor asks the class, "Who wants to share an opinion on why mouse training is important?"

Wally raises his hand enthusiastically and says, "Ooh-ooh! Pick me!"

The instructor says, "Yes, Wally."

Wally responds, "No one?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MOUSE TRAINING WHO WANTS TO SHARE AN OPINION ON WHY MOUSE TRAINING IS IMPORTANT?

OOH- !

PICK ME!

YES, WALLY.

NO ONE?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Mouse Training"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a scene where a man, likely the boss, is asking his employees for their opinions on the importance of mouse training. The employees are hesitant to share their thoughts, with one employee, Wally, responding with a sarcastic "Yes, wally. No one?" The boss seems to be expecting a more enthusiastic response, but the employees' lack of interest is evident.

Key Elements:

• The boss asks for opinions on mouse training
• Employees are hesitant to share their thoughts
• Wally responds sarcastically
• The boss is disappointed by the lack of enthusiasm

Humor:

The humor in this comic strip comes from the absurdity of the situation and the employees' lack of interest in mouse training. The boss's expectation that his employees would be excited about mouse training is comically unrealistic, and Wally's sarcastic response adds to the humor. The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that some bosses may be overly enthusiastic about trivial matters, and the employees' apathy is relatable to many readers.

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