Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 10th December 2016

Dilbert//10101, first published ten years ago on Saturday 10th December 2016

Cartoonist As Spokesperson

Tags

spokesperson, embarrassment, celebrity, promoter, product

Official transcript

Boss: We're looking for a celebrity spokesperson, but we don't have much budget for it. All we can afford is a cartoonist. Can you do the job for $75? Scott Adams: Deal! Boss: Have you ever done anything on social media that would embarrass us? Scott Adams: I thought that's what it's for.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WERE LOOKING FOR A CELEBRITY SPOKESPERSON, BUT WE DON'T HAVE MUCH BUDGET FOR IT.

ALL WE CAN AFFORD IS A CARTOONIST.

CAN YOU DO THE JOB FOR $75?

DEAL!

HAVE YOU EVER DONE ANYTHING ON SOCIAL MEDIA THAT WOULD EMBARRASS US?

I THOUGHT THAT'S WHAT IT'S FOR.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Celebrity Spokesperson"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a cartoonist's job interview for a celebrity spokesperson position. The conversation between the cartoonist and the interviewer is humorous and satirical.

• The cartoonist is initially hesitant to take on the role, citing a lack of budget for it.
• The interviewer responds by asking if the cartoonist can do the job for $75, which the cartoonist agrees to.
• The cartoonist then asks if they will be embarrassed by the lack of budget, and the interviewer reveals that they have done embarrassing things on social media before.

Key Points:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of celebrities being paid for their endorsements.
• The cartoonist's reluctance to take on the role is relatable to many people who may not want to be associated with a low-paying job.
• The humor in the comic strip comes from the absurdity of the situation and the unexpected twist at the end.

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