Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 9th November 2009

Dilbert//7513, first published seventeen years ago on Monday 9th November 2009

Tags

sitting complaining value recession ridiculous proud competing

Official transcript

Topper Dilbert says, "The value of my home is down about 40%"

Topper says, "That's nothing!"

Topper says, "I paid a homeless Elbonian family a million dollars to take my house."

Dilbert says, "A recession isn't a competition."

Topper says, "Said the loser."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

TOPPER THE VALUE OF MY HOME IS DOWN ABOUT 40% THAT'S NOTHING!

I PAID A HOMELESS ELBONIAN FAMILY A MILLION DOLLARS TO TAKE MY HOUSE.

A RECESSION ISN'T A COMPETITION SAID THE LOSER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Recession Loser"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor, in a conversation with his coworkers. The conversation revolves around the value of his home, which has decreased by 40%. When asked if he's down about it, Dilbert responds with a humorous comment about a homeless Elbonian family he paid a million dollars to take his house.

The punchline is delivered by another character, who says, "A recession isn't a competition. Said the loser." This exchange highlights Dilbert's wit and ability to find humor in difficult situations. The comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the challenges of dealing with financial setbacks during economic downturns.

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