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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 1st December 2008

Dilbert//7170, first published eighteen years ago on Monday 1st December 2008


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favor investor overseas question overseas investor cartel fly to columbia bring back package


Official transcript

The boss: We were saved from the abyss by a last minute injection of capital from an overseas investor. They're some sort of cartel. We weren't in a position to ask a lot of questions. They want each of you to fly to Colombia and bring back a package... and you can't use your hands.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

WE WERE SAVED FROM THE ABYSS BY A LAST- MINUTE INJECTION OF CAPITAL FROM AN OVERSEAS INVESTOR.

THEY'RE SOME SORT OF CARTEL. WE WERENT IN A POSITION TO ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS.

THEY WANT EACH OF YOU TO FLY TO COLOMBIA AND BRING BACK A PACKAGE.

... AND YOU CAN'T USE YOUR HANDS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Colombian Cartel"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert and his colleagues in a meeting, discussing an investment opportunity in Colombia. The conversation is humorous, with Dilbert expressing skepticism about the proposal and his colleagues trying to convince him otherwise.

Key Points:

  • Dilbert is hesitant to invest in Colombia due to concerns about the country's reputation.
  • His colleagues argue that the investment is a good opportunity, but Dilbert remains unconvinced.
  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of investing in a country with a history of corruption and violence.

Humor:

The comic strip uses humor to highlight the absurdity of investing in a country with a reputation for being unstable and corrupt. The conversation between Dilbert and his colleagues is relatable and entertaining, making the comic strip an enjoyable read.

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