Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 25th August 2003

Dilbert//5245, first published 23 years ago on Monday 25th August 2003

Tags

everyones opinion advice best job crazy ideas mental psychology

Official transcript

"I'll get everyone's opinion, and then I'll make my decision."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'LL GET EVERYONE'S OPINION, AND THEN I'LL MAKE MY DECISION.

TRANSLATION: YOU'LL TAKE THE ADVICE OF WHOEVER DOES THE BEST JOB OF TRASH- TALKING EVERYONE ELSE.

WHERE DO YOU GET THESE CRAZY IDEAS?

SHE'S MENTAL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Translation: You'll Take the Advice of Whoever Does the Best Job of Trash-Talking Everyone Else"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and disdain for bureaucracy, in a meeting with his coworkers. The conversation revolves around a translation task, where Dilbert is asked to translate a phrase into another language. However, he takes the opportunity to mock his coworkers and their lack of intelligence, saying that he will get everyone's opinion and then make his decision.

The punchline of the comic strip is that the translation is not what is expected, but rather a clever play on words. Instead of providing a literal translation, Dilbert uses the phrase to comment on the absurdity of the situation and the incompetence of his coworkers. The comic strip pokes fun at the bureaucratic red tape and the tendency for people to use jargon and technical terms to sound important, but ultimately reveal their lack of understanding.

Overall, the comic strip is a humorous commentary on the absurdities of office life and the importance of clear communication. It highlights the challenges of working in a bureaucratic environment and the need for effective translation and communication to avoid misunderstandings.

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