Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 1st July 2003

Dilbert//5190, first published 23 years ago on Tuesday 1st July 2003

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great leader read books inspired leaders for centuries first pyramids 12 year old pharoah look naughty

Official transcript

Dogbert is standing next to a stack of books on The Boss' desk. He says, "If you want to be a great leader, read the books that have inspired leaders for centuries."

Dogbert holds up a book and says, "For example, the first pyramids were built after a twelve-year-old pharaoh read this book."

The Boss reads the title, "Things That Look Naughty From Miles Away."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IF YOU WANT TO BE A GREAT LEADER, READ THE BOOKS THAT HAVE INSPIRED LEADERS FOR CENTURIES.

FOR EXAMPLE, THE FIRST PYRAMIDS WERE BUILT AFTER A TWELVE- YEAR-OLD PHARAOH READ THIS BOOK.

"THINGS THAT LOOK NAUGHTY FROM MILES AWAY."

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Inspired Leaders"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in a newspaper, features Dilbert, a white, anthropomorphic dog, and his boss, a man with a black suit and tie. The strip consists of three panels, each depicting a different scene.

Panel 1:

Dilbert is sitting at his desk, looking at his boss with a puzzled expression. The boss is holding a stack of books and says, "If you want to be a great leader, read the books that have inspired leaders for centuries."

Panel 2:

Dilbert is now sitting in a chair across from his boss, who is holding a book and saying, "For example, the first pyramids were built after a twelve-year-old pharaoh read this book."

Panel 3:

Dilbert is still sitting in the chair, looking unimpressed as his boss reads from the book, "Things that look naughty from miles away."

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that reading books is the key to becoming a great leader. The boss's examples are absurd and unrelated to leadership, and Dilbert's reactions add to the humor. The strip is a lighthearted commentary on the often-ridiculous advice given by authority figures.

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