Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 25th May 1998

Dilbert//3327, first published 28 years ago on Monday 25th May 1998

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theory testing dogbert people told what to do quit job build pyramid dolt honesty doesn't mix

Official transcript

Dilbert sitting on couch while holding "TECH"

magazine. Dogbert stands on arm of couch and thinks, "I will now test my theory that people like to be told what to do."

Dogbert yells, "QUIT YOUR JOB AND BUILD ME A PYRAMID, YOU HOMELY DOLT!!!"

Dilbert responds, "I liked it until the dolt part."

Dogbert says, "I've noticed that honesty doesn't mix well with anything."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I WILL NOW TEST MY THEORY THAT PEOPLE LIKE TO BE TOLD WHAT TO DO.

ECH EE QUIT YOUR JOB AND BUILD ME A PYRAMID, YOU HOMELY DOLT!!!

TFCH I LIKED IT UNTIL THE DOLT PART.

I'VE NOTICED THAT HONESTY DOESN'T MIX WELL WITH ANYTHING.

TECH EE

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Pyramid Scheme"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a tech expert, who is approached by a coworker with a pyramid scheme proposal. The coworker attempts to convince Dilbert to quit his job and build a pyramid, with the promise of financial rewards.

Key Points:

• Dilbert is skeptical of the proposal and expresses his concerns about the honesty and feasibility of the plan.
• The coworker becomes defensive and aggressive, accusing Dilbert of being dishonest and unwilling to take risks.
• The conversation ends with Dilbert rejecting the proposal and the coworker storming off.

Themes:

• The comic strip highlights the dangers of pyramid schemes and the importance of being cautious when considering unconventional investment opportunities.
• It also touches on the theme of office politics and the challenges of navigating complex social dynamics in a workplace setting.

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