Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 24th June 1998

Dilbert//3357, first published 28 years ago on Wednesday 24th June 1998

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dogbert the ceo stock price personal gain budget cuts products relevant

Official transcript

Caption: Dogbert the C.E.O. Dogbert sits at head of table surrounded by workers. Dogbert says, "I've decided to manipulate our stock price for personal gain."

Dogbert continues, "I'll spin off a few divisions, buy back some of our stock and announce massive budget cuts."

Worker asks Dogbert, "Um...do you even know what products we make?"

Dogbert replies, "How would that be relevant?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT THE C.E.O.

I'VE DECIDED TO MANIPULATE OUR STOCK PRICE FOR PERSONAL GAIN.

I'LL SPIN OFF A FEW DIVISIONS, BUY BACK SOME OF OUR STOCK AND ANNOUNCE MASSIVE BUDGET CUTS.

UM... DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT PRODUCTS WE MAKE?

HOW WOULD THAT BE RELEVANT?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Manipulating Stock Prices for Personal Gain"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a meeting where Dogbert, the CEO, announces his decision to manipulate the company's stock price for personal gain. The other executives are skeptical and question the legitimacy of his actions.

Key Points:

• Dogbert's announcement sparks concern among the executives.
• They ask for clarification on the products being made, implying that they are unaware of the company's operations.
• Dogbert's response suggests that he is not transparent about the company's activities.
• The comic strip highlights the potential for corporate malfeasance and the importance of transparency in business dealings.

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