Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 9th April 2013

Dilbert//8760, first published thirteen years ago on Tuesday 9th April 2013

Tags

gods monsters taxes tax code confused upstairs neighbor

Official transcript

Dilbert Comic Strip Series - Monster writes tax cod

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HA HA! WE'VE MADE THE TAX CODE SO COMPLEX THAT EVEN GOD WOULD BE CONFUSED.

SERIOUSLY, DUDES?

PLEASE TELL ME YOU HAVE AN UPSTAIRS NEIGHBOR I BELIEVE I DO, BUT I HAVEN T ACTUALLY SEEN HIM.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Tax Code Confusion"

Summary:

The comic strip features a green monster, representing a tax auditor, sitting at a desk with a laptop. The monster is perplexed by the complexity of the tax code, exclaiming, "HA HA!" and "WE'VE MADE THE TAX CODE SO COMPLEX THAT EVEN GOD WOULD BE CONFUSED." A ghost, symbolizing a neighbor, appears and asks if the monster has an upstairs neighbor. The monster responds, "PLEASE TELL ME YOU HAVE AN UP-STAIRS NEIGHBOR." The ghost confirms, and the monster expresses surprise, saying, "I BELIEVE I DO, BUT I HAVEN'T ACTUALLY SEEN HIM."

Key Elements:

• A green monster representing a tax auditor
• A ghost symbolizing a neighbor
• The tax code's complexity causing confusion
• A humorous exchange between the monster and the ghost about an upstairs neighbor

Tone:

The comic strip has a lighthearted and humorous tone, poking fun at the complexity of the tax code and the absurdity of the situation.

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