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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 4th June 2016

Dilbert//9912, first published ten years ago on Saturday 4th June 2016

Presidential Role Model


Tags

role model, example, election, candidate, logic


Official transcript

Boss: We need a president who can be a good role model for my kids. Dilbert: That will come in handy if your kids want to raise your taxes or veto a transportation bill. Boss: Why do I talk to you? Dilbert: I assume you do it to gain wisdom.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

WE NEED A PRESIDENT WHO CAN BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL FOR MY KIDS.

THAT WILL COME IN HANDY IF YOUR KIDS WANT TO RAISE YOUR TAXES OR VETO A TRANSPORTATION BILL.

WHY DO I TALK TO YOU?

I ASSUME YOU DO IT TO GAIN WISDOM.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Presidential Candidate"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between a father and his children, where the father announces that he needs a president for their family. The children are skeptical, but the father explains that the role comes with benefits, such as being able to raise their taxes or veto a transportation bill. The conversation takes an unexpected turn when the father asks the children why they talk to him, and one of them responds with a humorous comment about gaining wisdom. The strip pokes fun at the idea of children being involved in political decision-making and the challenges of parenting.

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