Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 1st June 2000

Dilbert//4065, first published 26 years ago on Thursday 1st June 2000

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500 with tax complains about tax morale improvement award morale display

Official transcript

The Boss says aloud, "The five hundred dollar morale improvement award goes to Ed."

Shocked, Ed looks at the check and screams "Gaa!! It's only $240 after taxes!!!"

Wally says to Dilbert, "So that's what good morale looks like."

Dilbert replies, "Apparently we've had it the whole time."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR MORALE IMPROVEMENT AWARD GOES TO ED.

GAA!! IT'S ONLY #240 AFTER TAXES!!!

SO THAT'S WHAT GOOD MORALE LOOKS LIKE.

APPARENTLY WE'VE HAD IT THE WHOLE TIME.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Morale Boost"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between a boss and an employee, focusing on the concept of morale and its relationship with money.

Panel Breakdown:

• Panel 1: The boss presents the "Five Hundred Dollar Morale Improvement Award" to Ed, highlighting the importance of morale in the workplace.
• Panel 2: Ed expresses his surprise at the award, stating that it is only $240 after taxes, implying that the award is not as substantial as it initially seems.
• Panel 3: The boss responds by saying that the award is a good morale booster, despite its relatively low value.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip humorously explores the idea that even small gestures can have a positive impact on employee morale.
• The conversation between the boss and Ed highlights the importance of recognizing and rewarding employees' hard work and dedication.

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