Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 3rd January 1995

Dilbert//2089, first published 31 years ago on Tuesday 3rd January 1995

Tags

united charity least valuable member honesty best plocy

Official transcript

The Boss stands with his arm on Wally's shoulder. The Boss says, "Congratulations, Wally. I've selected you to head up our campaign for 'United Charity.'"

The Boss says, "I chose you not only because you're the least valuable member of our group, but also because you're so darn pitiful."

Wally looks distraught and clutches his tie. The Boss walks away thinking, "Honesty is the best policy unless it's being done to you."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CONGRATULATIONS, WALLY.

I'VE SELECTED YOU TO HEAD UP OUR CAMPAIGN FOR "UNITED CHARITY." I CHOSE YOU NOT ONLY BECAUSE YOU'RE THE LEAST VALUABLE MEMBER OF THE GROUP, BUTALSO BECAUSE YOU'RE SO DARN PITIFUL.

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY UNLESS IT'S BEING DONE TO YOU.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Unlikely Leader"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip, originally published in 1995, revolves around Wally, a character known for his laziness and lack of motivation. The storyline unfolds as follows:

• Wally is unexpectedly chosen to head up a charity campaign for "United Charity."
• Wally is initially reluctant, but his boss reassures him that he is the least valuable member of the group, making him the perfect fit for the role.
• Wally's response is a mix of sarcasm and resignation, as he acknowledges the absurdity of the situation but ultimately accepts the challenge.
• The punchline of the comic strip is a humorous commentary on the concept of "honesty is the best policy," which is subverted by Wally's unenthusiastic and unambitious attitude towards his new role.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea of promoting someone based on their lack of value, highlighting the absurdity of the situation and Wally's deadpan response.

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