Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 24th August 2003

Dilbert//5244, first published 23 years ago on Sunday 24th August 2003

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Tags

boss touched by new hire cry hired special skill identifying good people part instinct favorite color

Official transcript

"When I'm not helping team members, I like to feed the poor or read to blind people."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHEN I'M NOT HELPING TEAM MEMBERS, I LIKE TO FEED THE POOR OR READ TO BLIND PEOPLE.

I DON'T CARE ABOUT MONEY. ALL I WANT IS A CHANCE TO HELP HUMANITY REACH ITS FULLEST POTENTIAL.

YOU'RE SO WONDER - ME CRYS MOURREG HIRED.

COME MEET THE TEAM.

EXCELLENT I HAVE A SPECIAL SKILL FOR IDENTIFYING GOOD PEOPLE.

IT'S PART INSTINCT, PART EXPERIENCE.

AND YES, MAYBE JUST A LITTLE ESP.

WATCH THIS.

ALICE, YOUR FAVORITE COLOR IS..

MITTEN?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Chance to Help Humanity Reach Its Fullest Potential"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with corporate bureaucracy, in a humorous and relatable scenario.

Panel 1: A job interview takes place, where the interviewer asks Dilbert if he likes to feed the poor or read to blind people.
Panel 2: Dilbert responds that he doesn't care about money and wants a chance to help humanity reach its fullest potential.
Panel 3: The interviewer expresses admiration for Dilbert's response and offers him a job.
Panel 4: Dilbert is excited about the opportunity and asks to meet the team.
Panel 5: The interviewer introduces Dilbert to the team, which includes a green monster, a zombie, and other bizarre creatures.
Panel 6: Dilbert is shocked by the team's appearance and asks if they are part of the company's special skills training program.
Panel 7: The interviewer reveals that the team is indeed part of the company's special skills training program, which includes identifying good people.
Panel 8: Dilbert is horrified by the team's behavior and asks if they are part of the company's special skills training program.
Panel 9: The interviewer confirms that the team is part of the program and asks Dilbert if he wants to watch a demonstration.

Key Takeaways:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of corporate job interviews and the absurdity of some job requirements.
The use of bizarre creatures as part of the company's special skills training program adds to the humor and satire of the comic strip.
The comic strip highlights the importance of considering the company culture and values when accepting a job offer.

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