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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 4th May 2020

Dilbert//11342, first published six years ago on Monday 4th May 2020

Elbonian Spy


Tags

business, managers & supervisors, face mask, coronavirus, spy, foreigner, data, security, racist, excuse


Official transcript

boss wearing face mask: our data security team informs me we have an elbonian spy in our midst.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

OUR DATA SECURITY TEAM INFORMS ME WE HAVE AN ELBONIAN SPY IN OUR MIDST.

MAYBE IT'S THIS ELBONIAN GUY YOU HIRED.

WHOA, THAT IS SUPER RACIST.

IS IT YOU?

YES, BUT I DON'T SEE HOW THAT EXCUSES YOU.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Racist Hiring Practices"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2008, depicts a humorous yet thought-provoking scenario. The story begins with a data security team member informing the group that they have an Elbonian spy in their midst. This leads to a discussion about the potential candidate, who is revealed to be a "super racist."

The conversation takes an unexpected turn when the team member asks if the candidate is it, and the response is a simple "yes." However, the team member's tone and body language suggest that they are not pleased with this revelation.

The comic strip raises questions about the hiring practices of the company and whether they prioritize diversity and inclusion. It also highlights the challenges of addressing racism and bias in the workplace. Overall, the strip provides a satirical commentary on the complexities of modern workplace dynamics.

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