Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 30th September 2008

Dilbert//7108, first published eighteen years ago on Tuesday 30th September 2008

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new elbonian management not discriminate non elbonians belief system level as livestock wrong hoof new superior

Official transcript

An Elbonian says, "I assure you that your new Elbonian management will not discriminate against non-Elbonians."

Someone says, "Doesn't your belief system hold that all non-Elbonians are on the same level as livestock?"

The Elbonian says, "Someone is starting off on the wrong hoof with his new supervisor."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I ASSURE YOU THAT YOUR NEW ELBONIAN MANAGEMENT WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST NON- ELBONIANS.

DOESN'T YOUR BELIEF SYSTEM HOLD THAT ALL NON-ELBONIANS ARE ON THE SAME LEVEL AS LIVESTOCK?

SOMEONE IS STARTING OFF ON THE WRONG HOOF WITH HIS NEW SUPERVISOR.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Elbonian Management"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic commentary on corporate life, in a humorous exchange with his new Elbonian management. The conversation revolves around the implementation of a new belief system that holds all non-Elbonians to the same level as livestock.

Key Points:

• Dilbert expresses skepticism about the new management's approach, questioning its validity.
• The Elbonian manager responds by asserting that the belief system will not discriminate against non-Elbonians.
• A supervisor is introduced, who is revealed to be a horse, adding to the absurdity of the situation.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a rigid belief system being imposed on employees, highlighting the absurdity of treating all individuals equally, regardless of their background or qualifications. The use of a horse as a supervisor adds to the comedic effect, emphasizing the illogical nature of the situation.

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