Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 8th May 2003

Dilbert//5136, first published 23 years ago on Thursday 8th May 2003

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elbonians buy influence vote politics

Official transcript

Headline: P.R. for Elbonia. Dogbert is meeting with two Elbonians. Dogbert says, "You need to buy influence in Washington."

Dogbert continues, "It sounds expensive, but it's a lot more affordable than you'd think."

An Elbonian stands outside of a building in Washington D.C. He stops a politician and asks, "Gum?"

The politician responds, "You got my vote!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

P.R. FOR EL BONIA YOU NEED TO BUY SOME INFLUENCE IN WASHINGTON.

IT SOUNDS EXPENSIVE, BUT IT'S A LOT MORE AFFORDABLE THAN YOU'D THINK.

GUM?

YOU GOT MY VOTE!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "P.R. for Elbonia"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled character, sitting at a table with three hooded figures. One of the figures, who appears to be the leader, states, "You need to buy some influence in Washington." Dilbert responds, "It sounds expensive, but it's a lot more affordable than you'd think."

The leader then asks, "Gum? You got my vote!" The other figures seem to be considering the offer, while Dilbert looks puzzled.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert, a bespectacled character, is the main figure in the comic strip.
• Three hooded figures are present, with one appearing to be the leader.
• The leader proposes buying influence in Washington, which Dilbert finds surprising but affordable.
• The leader offers gum as a form of payment, which Dilbert finds puzzling.
• The other figures seem to be considering the offer, while Dilbert looks uncertain.

Overall:

The comic strip appears to be a humorous commentary on the world of politics and influence-buying. The use of hooded figures and a mysterious leader adds to the comedic effect, while Dilbert's reactions provide a relatable and humanizing element to the strip.

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