Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 23rd July 2003

Dilbert//5212, first published 23 years ago on Wednesday 23rd July 2003

Tags

being male excellence award bend metal steel spike highest paid department

Official transcript

I need to find a way to bend this steel rod into a 'U.'

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I NEED TO FIND A WAY TO BEND THIS STEEL ROD INTO A "U." I'LL TAKE CARE OF IT.

I WON THE PRESTIGIOUS "STEEL SPIKE AWARD" FOR ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE.

WHAT??!!

I GUESS IT'S VALIDATION FOR BEING THE HIGHEST PAID IN THE DEPARTMENT... AND FOR BEING MALE.

GEEEEED

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Steel Spike Award"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a character in the 'Dilbert' comic strip, who has won the prestigious "Steel Spike Award" for engineering excellence. However, he is met with skepticism and confusion by his female colleagues, who question the validity of the award due to its association with a male-dominated field.

Key Panels:

• Panel 1: Dilbert proudly displays his award, stating he needs to find a way to bend the steel rod into a "U" shape.
• Panel 2: Dilbert reveals he won the "Steel Spike Award" for engineering excellence, but his female colleagues express surprise and skepticism.
• Panel 3: Dilbert explains that the award is a validation for being the highest-paid person in the department, and for being male.

Themes:

• Skepticism and Doubt: The comic strip highlights the skepticism and doubt that can arise when individuals from underrepresented groups achieve success in traditionally male-dominated fields.
• Gender Bias: The strip touches on the issue of gender bias, as the female characters question the validity of the award due to its association with a male-dominated field.
• Confusion and Surprise: The comic strip also explores the confusion and surprise that can arise when individuals from underrepresented groups achieve success in traditionally male-dominated fields.

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