Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 14th February 2009

Dilbert//7245, first published seventeen years ago on Saturday 14th February 2009

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choking meeting violence pain stupidity business

Official transcript

The boss says, "I rehired Dilbert for a salary much lower than his previous pay."

The boss says, "That makes the rest of you overpaid and expendable. Please welcome him back."

Alice says, "How bout a hug?"

Alice says, "Today you learned that hugging has a dark side."

Dilbert says, "Ow."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I REHIRED DILBERT FOR A SALARY MUCH LOWER THAN HIS PREVIOUS PAY.

THAT MAKES THE REST OF YOU OVERPAID AND EXPENDABLE. PLEASE WELCOME HIM BACK.

HOW ABOUT A HUG?

TODAY YOU LEARNED THAT HUGGING HAS A DARK SIDE.

ow.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Hugging Has a Dark Side"

Summary:

• The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on office life.
• In this particular strip, Dilbert has just been rehired by his former employer, who offers him a salary much lower than his previous pay.
• Dilbert is initially hesitant but eventually agrees to accept the offer, with a condition that he will only work if he can hug his former boss.
• The boss, who is depicted as a large, imposing figure, is initially hesitant but eventually agrees to the condition.
• However, as the strip progresses, it becomes clear that the boss has a dark side, and Dilbert soon regrets his decision to hug him.
• The strip ends with Dilbert fleeing the office in fear, while the boss is left alone, laughing maniacally.

Themes:

• The comic strip explores themes of power dynamics, exploitation, and the consequences of making deals with unsavory characters.
• It also touches on the idea that sometimes, what seems like a good deal can ultimately lead to trouble.

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