Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 18th September 2009

Dilbert//7461, first published seventeen years ago on Friday 18th September 2009

Tags

ceo conference meeting greed corruption illegal business

Official transcript

CEO summit Dogbert says, "Obviously it's illegal for companies to rig bids."

Dogbert says, "But interestingly, the crime is nearly impossible to prove when nothing is written down."

Dogbert says, "I'd like you to meet Eddie. Pay close attention to how many times he stomps his hoof."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CEO SUMMIT OBVIOUSLY IT'S ILLEGAL FOR COMPANIES TO RIG BIDS.

BUT INTERESTINGLY, THE CRIME IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO PROVE WHEN NOTHING IS WRITTEN DOWN I'D LIKE YOU TO MEET EDDIE. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO HOW MANY TIMES HE STOMPS HIS HOOF.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "CEO Summit"

Summary:

The comic strip features a humorous exchange between a CEO and a donkey in a boardroom setting. The CEO, dressed in a red suit, is seated at a table with a white figure and a black figure. The donkey, wearing a white shirt and tie, enters the room and addresses the CEO.

Key Points:

• The donkey requests a meeting with the CEO to discuss "rig bids," which are illegal for companies.
• The CEO is skeptical but agrees to meet with the donkey.
• The donkey explains that the crime is nearly impossible to prove when nothing is written down.
• The CEO invites the donkey to meet Eddie, who will pay close attention to how many times he stomps his hoof.

Humor and Satire:

The comic strip uses satire to comment on corporate greed and the lack of accountability in business. The use of a donkey as a character adds to the humor and absurdity of the situation. The strip also highlights the challenges of proving illegal activities in a corporate setting, where everything is often done behind closed doors. Overall, the comic strip is a lighthearted way to poke fun at the darker aspects of corporate culture.

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