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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 24th January 1992

Dilbert//1014, first published 34 years ago on Friday 24th January 1992


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dogbert guilty stealing millions insider trading scheme judge punishment


Official transcript

Dogbert stands in front of a judge's bench in a courtroom. The judge says, "I find you guilty of stealing millions in an insider trading scheme."

The judge says, "Let's see . . . According to my sliding scale of justice, the punishment at your income is . . . Hmm . . ."

Back at home, Dilbert sits in his chair and Dogbert stands on the hassock. Dogbert says, "I'm sentenced to be the subject of a Kitty Kelly biography."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I FIND YOU GUILTY OF STEALING MILLIONS IN AN INSIDER TRADING SCHEME.

LET'S SEE... ACCORDING TO MY SLIDING SCALE OF JUSTICE, THE PUNISHMENT AT YOUR INCOME IS...

HMM...

I'M SENTENCED TO BE THE SUBJECT OF A KITTY KELLY BIOGRAPHY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Insider Trading Scheme"

Summary:

The comic strip features a courtroom scene where a defendant is accused of insider trading. The defendant responds with a humorous remark, stating that he was guilty of stealing millions in an insider trading scheme. However, he then reveals that he was actually referring to a "Kitty Kelly biography" and that he had been sentenced to be the subject of it. The judge and the audience are left confused and amused by the defendant's clever response.

Key Elements:

  • A courtroom setting with a defendant, judge, and audience
  • A humorous exchange between the defendant and the judge
  • A clever twist on the usual courtroom drama
  • A lighthearted and playful tone

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor and satire to poke fun at the seriousness of the courtroom setting and the concept of insider trading. It highlights the absurdity of the situation and the creativity of the defendant's response.

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