2003 Comic Strips - Page 12
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Tuesday May 13,
2003
Tags ruler of heck, devils advocate, do devil work, not certified, sarcastic, good time, move on
Transcript
The Boss introduces Phil to a meeting, "I've hired Phil, the ruler of heck, to act as devil's advocate." Phil responds, "I'm not certified to do devil work. The best I can do is roll my eyes and be sarcastic." The Boss says, "Okay... moving on..." Phil rolls his eyes and says, "Oh yeah, this is a good time to move on."
Wednesday May 14,
2003
Tags corner cubicle, most pretigious, entre row, control window, harness sun, no screen glare
Transcript
Alice enters Dilbert's cubicle and says, "The corner cubicle opened up. I plan to make it mine." Alice chuckles and says continues, "That's right: I'll be sitting in the most prestigious cubicle in the entire row! Fear me!" Alice laughs harder and adds, "Buwaha! From there I will control the window shades and harness the sun!" Dilbert responds, "Please.. no screen glare."
Thursday May 15,
2003
Tags corner cubicle, window control, mad woman, giant magnifiying glass, life support
Transcript
Dilbert approaches Wally and says, "Alice moved into the corner cubicle and claimed control over the window shades!" Wally exclaims, "Gaaa!!" Dilbert says, "Our life support systems will be in the hands of a madwoman!" Wally is sweating and panicked. He says, "Maybe she'll be kind." Alice is holding on to a giant magnifying glass that she's attached to her cubicle wall."
Friday May 16,
2003
Tags alice, giant magnifying glass, death ray, too warm, head too warm
Transcript
Catbert says to Alice, "Alice, I understand you've been using a giant magnifying glass as a death ray in the office." Alice responds, "It's not a death ray, I use it only to burn off toupees." Catbert replies, "Oh.. that's okay." A co-worker asks Dilbert, "Is your head too warm? My toupee is too warm."
Saturday May 17,
2003
Tags management techniques, existence of books, which one, read, making mad, trick
Transcript
Dilbert raises his hand in a meeting and asks, "Question: How do you know which management technique works best?" Dilbert continues, "Logically, doesn't the existence of thousands of management books show that no one knows what works best?" The Boss responds, "The trick is knowing which one to read." Dilbert responds, "Now you're just making me mad."
Monday May 19,
2003
Tags career, asking for stiff, remind you, feelings
Transcript
Alice approaches The Boss and says, "I just realized that my career primarily consists of asking you for stuff..." Alice continues, "... And wondering how long I should wait before I remind you." Alice asks, "Do you know how that makes me feel?" The Boss responds, "How what makes you feel?"
Tuesday May 20,
2003
Tags hire emplyees, qaulified, hore dumb people, motivation
Transcript
Catbert stands on The Boss' desk and says, "We can't afford to hire qualified employees." Catbert continues, "My plan is to hire dumb people and be angry at them." Catbert replies, "I forget - what's the word for pretending that people can change their basic nature?" The Boss replies, "Motivation?"
Wednesday May 21,
2003
Tags power to become invisible, sit home, get paid, Wally, boss, hiding
Transcript
Wally and Asok are eating lunch. Wally says, "Long term, I hope to convince our boss that I have the power to become invisible." Wally continues, "Then I can just sit home and get paid. Oh, it will be sweet." The Boss is sitting at his desk, he looks scared. He asks, "Wally? Is that you?" Wally is hiding behind The Boss' chair. Wally replies, "Right in front of you."
Thursday May 22,
2003
Tags job not stimulating, togers, toger meat, analogy, zebra
Transcript
Asok says to The Boss, "My job is not stimulating my mind." Asok continues, "If you want to have tigers, you must feed them tiger meat." Asok adds, "But that is only an analogy. Please do not make me eat a zebra."
Friday May 23,
2003
Tags plant watering service, less expensive one, plastic plants
Transcript
The Boss says to Wally and Dilbert, "I fired our plant-watering service and hired a less expensive one." The Boss continues, "That's the sort of leadership that will turn this company around." Wally asks, "Were we doing well?" Dilbert says, "Our plants are plastic."


