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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 20th July 1994

Dilbert//1922, first published 32 years ago on Wednesday 20th July 1994


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head of market research 120k salary value opinions refrence honesty pay these days


Official transcript

"I got a job as the head of market research at your company. I'll be pulling down $120 K per year."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I GOT A JOB AS THE HEAD OF MARKET RESEARCH AT YOUR COMPANY.

I'LL BE PULLING DOWN #120K PER YEAR.

I DON'T VALUE OTHER PEOPLE'S OPINIONS SO I'LL JUST USE MY OWN

JUST FOR REFERENCE, HOW MUCH DOES HONESTY PAY THESE DAYS?

SHUT UP

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Honesty Pays"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1994, revolves around a conversation between a man and his dog. The man is applying for a job as the head of market research at his company, with a salary of $120,000 per year. However, the dog expresses skepticism about the man's honesty in valuing other people's opinions.

Key Points:

  • The man is applying for a job as the head of market research.
  • The salary offered is $120,000 per year.
  • The dog questions the man's honesty in valuing other people's opinions.
  • The man responds by saying that he doesn't value others' opinions, but rather uses his own.
  • The dog asks how much the man pays these days, implying that the man's honesty is questionable.

Themes:

  • Honesty and integrity
  • The importance of valuing others' opinions
  • The potential consequences of dishonesty in the workplace

Humor:

  • The use of a dog as a character adds a humorous touch to the comic strip.
  • The dog's skeptical expression and comments provide comedic relief.
  • The man's deadpan response to the dog's questions adds to the humor.

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