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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 9th February 2012

Dilbert//8335, first published fourteen years ago on Thursday 9th February 2012


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benefits boss employee huge equity poistion questing start up wear whatever work at home


Official transcript

Boss: We need to act more like a start-up. Dilbert: You mean I can wear whatever I want, work at home, and have a huge equity position in the company? Boss: Oh, I guess I didn't know what that meant.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

WE NEED TO ACT MORE LIKE A STARTUP.

YOU MEAN I CAN WEAR WHATEVER I WANT, WORK AT HOME, AND HAVE A HUGE EQUITY POSITION IN THE COMPANY?

OH. I GUESS I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THAT MEANT.

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Equity Position" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic comments on corporate culture, in a humorous take on the concept of equity.

Panel 1: The Setup The boss asks Dilbert to wear whatever he wants to work from home, emphasizing the importance of having a "huge equity position in the company." This sets the stage for a satirical exploration of the idea of equity.

Panel 2: The Twist Dilbert responds by wearing a suit and tie, which is an unexpected choice given the casual dress code mentioned earlier. The boss is confused, asking if Dilbert didn't understand what was meant by "equity position."

Panel 3: The Punchline Dilbert's response is a clever play on words, as he explains that he took the phrase "equity position" literally, believing it referred to a physical location within the company where he could sit. The boss is left looking puzzled, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

Overall The comic strip uses humor to comment on the often confusing and ambiguous nature of corporate jargon, poking fun at the idea that employees might misinterpret phrases like "equity position" in creative ways.

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