Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 30th March 1992

Dilbert//1080, first published 34 years ago on Monday 30th March 1992

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dogbert dilbert washington economic advisor recommend tax rebate potato

Official transcript

Dilbert sits in his chair and Dogbert stands on the hassock. Dogbert says, "I'm going to Washington to be an economic advisor."

Dogbert continues, "I'll recommend a tax rebate for all dogs. It's the only fair way to stimulate the economy."

Dilbert says, "Sounds like a selfish ploy to line your pockets at the expense of others."

Dogbert replies, "Potato, po-TAH-to . . ."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M GOING TO WASHINGTON TO BE AN ECONOMIC ADVISOR.

I'LL RECOMMEND A TAX REBATE FOR ALL DOGS. IT'S THE ONLY FAIR WAY TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY.

SOUNDS LIKE A SELFISH PLOY TO LINE YOUR POCKETS AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHERS.

POTTO , PO-TAH-TO...

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Tax Rebate for Dogs"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor and critiques of corporate culture.
• In this strip, Dilbert is seated in a chair, addressing an economic advisor who is standing behind him.
• Dilbert recommends a tax rebate for all dogs, stating it is the only fair way to stimulate the economy.
• The advisor responds with a self-serving comment, suggesting that the rebate should be used to line his pockets at the expense of others.
• The punchline is delivered by a potato, which is sitting in the chair next to Dilbert, saying "Potato, po-tah-to..." in response to the advisor's comment.
• The comic strip uses humor to comment on the absurdity of tax rebates and the self-interest of some individuals.

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