Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 31st August 1993

Dilbert//1599, first published 33 years ago on Tuesday 31st August 1993

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dilbert dogbert computer politics taxes

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk. Dogbert asks, "Do you realize the government takes half of all the money you make?"

Dogbert continues, "And the majority of people are too young to vote, or didn't bother to vote, or voted for the loser. . . . And nobody alive voted for our constitution."

Dilbert replies, "It's never good when you have these insights."

Dogbert says, "I've decided to levy my own tax on people."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DO YOU REALIZE THE GOVERNMENT TAKES HALF OF ALL THE MONEY YOU MAKE?

AND THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE ARE TOO YOUNG TO VOTE, OR DIDN'T BOTHER TO VOTE, OR VOTED FOR THE LOSER.

...AND NOBODY ALIVE VOTED FOR OUR CONSTITUTION.

IT'S NEVER GOOD WHEN YOU HAVE THESE INSIGHTS.

I'VE DECIDED TO LEVY MY OWN TAX ON PEOPLE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Taxing Insights"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in the 'Dilbert' series, humorously highlights the disconnect between government taxation and the value of individual contributions. The conversation between the main character, Dilbert, and his boss illustrates the absurdity of the situation.

Key Points:

• Dilbert's boss asks if the government takes half of all the money he makes.
• Dilbert responds that the majority of people are too young to vote or don't bother to vote, and nobody alive voted for the constitution.
• The boss decides to levy his own tax on people, showcasing the illogical nature of the situation.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip uses satire to comment on the perceived unfairness of taxation and the lack of representation in government. It pokes fun at the idea that individuals are expected to pay taxes without having a say in how their money is used. The strip's humor lies in its relatability and the absurdity of the situation, making it a lighthearted commentary on a serious issue.

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