Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 8th June 2014

Dilbert//9185, first published twelve years ago on Sunday 8th June 2014

Tags

criminals, office workers, work ethic, cesspool, horrible office conditions, better choices, career criminal

Official transcript

Dilbert: What's your son doing here? Coworker: Today is 'Bring Your Kid To The Cesspool Day."

The idea is to show kids how horrible it is to work in an office. That way, they can make better choices and avoid a life like ours. Dilbert: Just out of curiosity, who told you this is "Bring Your Kid To The Cesspool Day?"

Coworker: Wally. Oh. Child: I've decided to become a career criminal. Dilbert: Good luck with all of that.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHAT'S YOUR SON DOING HERE?

TODAY IS "BRING YOUR KID TO THE CESSPOOL DAY." THE IDEA IS TO SHOW KIDS HOW HORRIBLE IT IS TO WORK IN AN OFFICE.

THAT WAY, THEY CAN MAKE BETTER CHOICES AND AVOID A LIFE LIKE OURS.

JUST OUT OF CURIOSITY, WHO TOLD YOU THIS IS "BRING YOUR KID TO THE CESSPOOL DAY"?

WALLY.

IVE DECIDED A CAREER CRIMINAL.

GOOD LUCK WITH ALL OF THAT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Cesspool Day"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in, features Dilbert and his son Wally participating in "Bring Your Kid to the Cesspool Day" at their workplace. The event is designed to educate children on the negative aspects of working in an office environment.

Key Panels:

• Dilbert introduces the concept of "Cesspool Day" to his son, explaining that it's a day to show kids how horrible it is to work in an office.
• Wally is initially skeptical but eventually becomes interested in the idea.
• Dilbert takes his son on a tour of the office, pointing out various aspects of the work environment that are considered unpleasant, such as the cubicles, fluorescent lighting, and monotony of the job.
• Wally begins to understand the concept of "Cesspool Day" and starts to see the office in a different light.
• Dilbert's boss, who is also present, makes a comment about how the event can make better choices and avoid a life like theirs.

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor to highlight the challenges of working in an office environment and the importance of educating children about the realities of adult life. The "Cesspool Day" event serves as a thought-provoking commentary on the nature of work and the choices people make in their careers.

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