Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 30th September 2016

Dilbert//10030, first published ten years ago on Friday 30th September 2016

Wally Accepts Bribes

Tags

bribe, bribery, money, laziness, work ethic

Official transcript

Wally: I started accepting bribes from co-workers to incent me to do my job. Dilbert: If it didn't work for your employer, why do they think it will work for them? Wally: Something about optimism. Dilbert: They didn't say why? Wally: All I know is that no one paid me to listen to them.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I STARTED ACCEPTING BRIBES FROM COWORKERS TO INCENT ME TO DO MY JOB.

IF IT DIDN'T WORK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER, WHY DO THEY THINK IT WILL WORK FOR THEM?

SOMETHING ABOUT OPTIMISM THEY DIDN'T SAY WHY?

ALL I KNOW IS THAT NO ONE PAID ME TO LISTEN TO THEM

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Bribe"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and pessimistic outlook on life. In this particular strip, he is approached by a coworker who offers him a bribe to do his job. Dilbert is initially hesitant, but eventually accepts the bribe, citing that it will work for them as well.

However, when his coworker asks why he thinks it will work, Dilbert responds with his signature pessimism, stating that all he knows is that no one paid him to listen to them. This exchange highlights Dilbert's skeptical nature and his tendency to question authority and conventional wisdom. The strip pokes fun at the idea of bribery and the motivations behind it, while also showcasing Dilbert's unique perspective on the world.

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