Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 16th January 2003

Dilbert//5024, first published 23 years ago on Thursday 16th January 2003

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body in body knife one will die recommends killing save one life only one or the other

Official transcript

Dogbert is standing on a stool. The Boss is sitting across from him; the consultick is still inside The Boss' torso. Dogbert says, "I can either save your life or the consultant's life, but one of you will die."

The Boss replies, "Give us a minute to discuss it."

The Boss stands and says, "He recommends that you kill me."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I CAN EITHER SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE CONSULTANT'S LIFE, BUT ONE OF YOU WILL DIE.

GIVE US A MINUTE TO DISCUSS IT.

HE RECOMMENDS THAT YOU KILL ME.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Life or Death Decision"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker, sitting in a chair with a white ghost-like figure beside him. The ghost states that Dilbert can either save his life or the consultant's life, but one of them will die. Dilbert responds by asking for a minute to discuss the situation, and the ghost recommends that he kill him.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's deadpan response to the ghost's ultimatum
• The ghost's ominous warning
• The absurdity of the situation
• The dark humor and satire of the comic strip

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the corporate world and the often absurd situations that can arise in the workplace. It uses humor to comment on the human condition and the consequences of making difficult decisions.

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