Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 23rd June 2017

Dilbert//10296, first published nine years ago on Friday 23rd June 2017

Collusion In The Mind Only

Tags

collusion, russia, donald trump, publicity, blame, accusation

Official transcript

Carol: So, I hear you colluded with our Elbonian competitors. Dilbert: No, I was cleared of that. Carol: Then why's it still in my head? Dilbert: I don't know how to respond to that. Carol: I take that as proof you're guilty.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

SO, I HEAR YOU COLLUDED WITH OUR ELBONIAN COMPETITORS.

NO, I WAS CLEARED OF THAT.

THEN WHY'S IT STILL IN MY HEAD?

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO RESPOND TO THAT.

I TAKE THAT AS PROOF YOU'RE GUILTY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Collusion with Elbonian Competitors"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a conversation between two characters, one of whom is a manager. The manager is addressing an employee who has been accused of colluding with Elbonian competitors. The employee denies the allegations, but the manager remains skeptical.

Key Points:

• The manager accuses the employee of colluding with Elbonian competitors.
• The employee denies the allegations, claiming they were cleared of them.
• The manager is still unsure and demands proof of the employee's innocence.
• The employee takes the manager's skepticism as proof that they are guilty.

Humor:

The humor in the comic strip comes from the absurdity of the situation and the employee's deadpan response to the manager's accusations. The use of Elbonian competitors as a punchline adds to the comedic effect, implying that the employee's alleged collusion is with a fictional or non-existent entity. Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the bureaucratic red tape and the absurdity of workplace politics.

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