Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 30th September 2005

Dilbert//6012, first published 21 years ago on Friday 30th September 2005

Official transcript

"I have a job offer from another company, but I'll give you a chance to buy my loyalty."

"Now I just sit back and let the loving begin."

"And his opening offer is..."

"That's right: Whack him in the parking lot."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I HAVE A JOB OFFER FROM ANOTHER COMPANY, BUT I'LL GIVE YOU A CHANCE TO BUY MY LOYALTY.

NOW I JUST SIT BACK AND LET THE LOVING BEGIN.

AND HIS OPENING OFFER IS.

THAT'S RIGHT: WHACK HIM IN THE PARKING LOT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Job Offer with a Twist"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on office life. In this strip, he is presented with a job offer from another company, but with a twist - the employer is willing to give him a chance to buy his loyalty.

The conversation begins with the employer stating, "I have a job offer from another company, but I'll give you a chance to buy my loyalty." Dilbert responds with a mix of confusion and amusement, saying, "Now I just sit back and let the loving begin."

As the conversation progresses, it becomes clear that the employer is not interested in hiring Dilbert, but rather wants to sell him the company. The employer's response, "That's right: whack him in the parking lot," suggests that the company is willing to resort to extreme measures to get what they want.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the corporate world and the sometimes absurd ways in which companies try to attract new employees. The use of dark humor and satire adds to the comedic effect, making it a relatable and entertaining read for anyone who has ever dealt with the challenges of job hunting or office politics.

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