Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 24th January 2003

Dilbert//5032, first published 23 years ago on Friday 24th January 2003

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upgarde pc operating systems stable environemnt applications form of taxation evil shadow government

Official transcript

Dilbert says to The Boss, "We need to upgrade our PC operating systems, so we have a stable environment for applications."

Dilbert continues, "Think of it as a form of taxation by an evil shadow government."

The Boss responds, "Shadow government? That's ridiculous."

The Boss' computer says, "Shut up and pay me."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE NEED TO UPGRADE OUR PC OPERATING SYSTEMS, SO WE HAVE A STABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR APPLICATIONS.

THINK OF IT AS A FORM OF TAXATION BY AN EVIL SHADOW GOVERNMENT.

SHADOW GOVERNMENT? THAT'S RIDICULOUS.

SHUT UP AND PAY ME.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Shadow Government"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between Dilbert and his boss, Wally, about the need to upgrade their PC operating systems. Wally suggests that the current system is a form of taxation by an "evil shadow government," implying that it is a burden on the employees. Dilbert responds with sarcasm, asking if the shadow government is ridiculous, and Wally retorts with a demand to shut up and pay the tax. The conversation highlights the humorous and satirical take on the bureaucratic red tape and the perceived injustices in the workplace.

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