Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 15th May 2019

Dilbert//10987, first published seven years ago on Wednesday 15th May 2019

Bad Denials

Tags

business, office, office workers, spying, elbonia

Official transcript

ceo: have you confirmed that the cyber attacks are coming from elbonia?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HAVE YOU CONFIRMED THAT THE CYBER ATTACKS ARE COMING FROM ELBONIA?

NO I GUESS THAT MEANS YOU ARE ON THEIR SIDE.

WHAT?!!

WHAT PROOF DO YOU HAVE THAT DILBERT IS A SPY?

HE DIDN'T DENY IT THE WAY I THINK HE SHOULD HAVE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Spying on Elbonia"

Summary:

• The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a character known for his witty observations and sarcastic humor.
• In this particular strip, Dilbert is confronted by his boss, who suspects him of being a spy for Elbonia, a rival country.
• The boss asks Dilbert if he has confirmed the cyber attacks coming from Elbonia, to which Dilbert responds with a "no."
• The boss then asks Dilbert to prove his loyalty by revealing the location of the spy, implying that Dilbert is the spy himself.
• Dilbert's response is a clever play on words, where he says, "What proof do you have that Dilbert is a spy?" and then adds, "He didn't deny it the way I think he should have."
• The punchline is a humorous commentary on the absurdity of the situation and the boss's lack of evidence.
• Overall, the comic strip showcases Dilbert's quick wit and ability to navigate awkward situations with ease.

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