Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 24th May 2002

Dilbert//4787, first published 24 years ago on Friday 24th May 2002

Tags

demoted spread rumors new boss fired clueless human doesn't work denial

Official transcript

Headline: Demoted. The Boss says to Wally, "I plan to spread rumors about our new boss until I'm fired."

The Boss continues, "I'll tell everyone that he's the most clueless human that ever lived. Hee hee!"

Wally responds, "Believe me, that doesn't work."

The Boss says, "I have no idea what you're talking about."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DEMOTED I PLAN TO SPREAD RUMORS ABOUT OUR NEW BOSS UNTIL I GET HIM FIRED.

I'LL TELL EVERYONE THAT HE'S THE MOST CLUELESS HUMAN THAT EVER LIVED. HEE HEE!

BELIEVE ME, THAT DOESN'T WORK.

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Demoted"

Summary:

• The comic strip features a conversation between two characters, one of whom has been demoted and the other who is spreading rumors about their new boss.
• The demoted character is frustrated and angry, while the other character is amused by the rumors.
• The conversation highlights the absurdity of office politics and the way people can quickly spread false information.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that people will believe anything they hear, especially if it's negative about someone they don't like.
• Overall, the comic strip uses humor to comment on the ridiculousness of office politics and the way people can be gullible.

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