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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 5th August 2019

Dilbert//11069, first published seven years ago on Monday 5th August 2019

Wally Adopts An Elbonian Baby


Tags

excuses, office workers, trick, work, adoption, morality


Official transcript

Wally: I've decided to adopt a kid from Elbonia so I'll have better excuses for missing work.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I'VE DECIDED TO ADOPT A KID FROM ELBONIA SO I'LL HAVE BETTER EXCUSES FOR MISSING WORK.

YOUR PLAN IS IMMORAL, UNCARING, AND SOCIALLY IRRESPONSIBLE.

AND BRILLIANT.

NO ONE IS SAYING IT WON'T WORK.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Immoral, Uncaring, and Socially Irresponsible"

Summary:

  • A man decides to adopt a child from Elbonia to avoid missing work.
  • His plan is deemed immoral, uncaring, and socially irresponsible by his coworkers.
  • Despite this, he remains unapologetic, stating that no one is saying it won't work.
  • The comic strip highlights the absurdity of prioritizing work over personal relationships and responsibilities.

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