Could we create a military version of the comic strip Dilbert simply by drawing uniforms on the characters?

2016-08-07T12:01:56-04:00

As a consultant/contractor I had the opportunity to work at more places than most. One thing that transcended every workplace was the posting of Dilbert cartoon panels on virtually every cubicle, office, and breakroom. Also as ubiquitous was the fact that bosses invariably stopped to chuckle at each (even though they were the butt of the joke). Is it the same in military posts today?

Response by SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM made Aug 7 at 2016 12:03 PM

2016-08-07T12:03:57-04:00

CPT Jack Durish ,
It is very much quite possible as our dialogues mirror the same interactions. If you get a chance, check out PVT. Murphy's Law by creator MSG Mark Baker . Hilarious!!

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Aug 7 at 2016 12:17 PM

2016-08-07T12:17:00-04:00

I think a true military version of Dilbert would provide an even more insane yet accurate reflection of the military -mind than Dilbert does of the private sector.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Aug 7 at 2016 12:37 PM

2016-08-07T12:37:15-04:00

It wouldn't take much to do a little converting, just have to figure who would be who.

Response by SGT Jose Perdelia-Torres made Aug 7 at 2016 2:01 PM

2016-08-07T14:01:32-04:00

Dilbert would be an E-5 Buck Sergeant. Because we usually go around wondering WTF for the decisions of our superiors and subordinates....

Response by PO1 John Miller made Aug 7 at 2016 2:05 PM

2016-08-07T14:05:12-04:00

I've noticed that myself. I love Dilbert, and working in IT for the past 17 years, have noticed that many of the cartoons match what I see/have seen in the work place.

Response by SPC Cameron Bean made Aug 7 at 2016 2:18 PM

2016-08-07T14:18:58-04:00

There is no doubt. Having lived in both the Corporate and Military worlds, I have learned one thing: "Bad management is a universal truth."

This is why things like Office Space and Dilbert carry over to the military world so spectacularly well. Both sides offer levels of stupidity that can be painful to your brain.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Aug 7 at 2016 5:32 PM

2016-08-07T17:32:15-04:00

CPT Jack Durish, I too worked in the private and public sector. Dilbert cartoons abounded in the work areas. Always enjoyed a good laugh. I'm also a fan of Terminal Lance. If I had the talent, I'd to a cartoon strip about iron majors, maybe call it "Iron Leaves" or "Oh Four."

Response by MSG Mark Baker made Aug 7 at 2016 6:17 PM

2016-08-07T18:17:46-04:00

Sure, except that is called copyright infringement.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2016 7:31 PM

2016-08-07T19:31:09-04:00

Doctrine Man!!
It's Dilbert meets Red Meat in camo.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2016 7:16 PM

2016-08-10T19:16:37-04:00

There are a few of us trying to Military workplace comic strips. Let us know how we're doing. OR at least if we're worthier of the cubicle wall than "Dilbert".
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