…just important to have." Dilbert says, "It will be out of date before I'm even done." The boss says, "Do your best." Dilbert says, "The best way to compile inaccurate information that no one wants is to make it up." The boss says, "I hope no one ever comes here to learn our best practices."
…"Wally, are you busy?" Wally says, "Yes, I'm reading the 'In Memoriam' section of our company newsletter." The Boss says, "When you're done, can you compile the beta test results?" Wally says, "Sure. Just as soon as I get the data from... Larry."
Smokin' Jim "I'll see if the errors are coming from the compiler or...uh-oh." "Code Red! I'm losing him! Bring the containment suit, stat!" click click click "He'll be highly productive for another hour. Then we'll notify the widow."
"Wally, I've been watching you for half an hour and you've done no work." "I'm waiting for my program to compile while I design the next module in my head." "Could you grimace so I know you're working?" "Here you go."
…quickly to my e-mail." The Boss continues, "Obviously, you aren't focusing on priorities." Dilbert turns and replies, "I do e-mail while my program is compiling." The Boss says, "You can't weasel out of this with your technical mumbo jumbo." Dilbert says, "You win. I'll ignore your e-mail from now on." The…
Alice in her cubicle with frustrated look on her face shaking her computer says, "Stupid software! Won't compile, eh??" Asok the Intern walks past Alice's cubicle as she tosses the computer screen over her cubicle wall. Asok the Intern on floor. Policeman writes on notepad. Dilbert stares down at Asok…