Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 9th January 2021

Dilbert//11592, first published five years ago on Saturday 9th January 2021

Bribe One Judge

Tags

business, business ethics, consumer, lawsuit, assignment, judge, bribe, lawyer, insult

Official transcript

dogbert to boss: you have over seven hundred consumer lawsuits filed against you. if i can get them all assigned to the same judge, you only have to bribe one person.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU HAVE OVER SEVEN HUNDRED CONSUMER LAWSUITS FILED AGAINST YOU.

IF I CAN GET THEM ALL ASSIGNED TO THE SAME JUDGE, YOU ONLY HAVE TO BRIBE ONE PERSON.

ARE YOU EVEN A LAWYER?

HEAVENS, NO, AND I DIDNT COME HERE TO BE INSULTED.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Bribing the Judge"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and critique of corporate culture, in a humorous and satirical take on the legal system.
• The strip begins with Dilbert being sued for over seven hundred consumer lawsuits, which he attributes to his success.
• He then reveals that he can get all assigned to the same judge, implying that he can bribe the judge to favor him.
• However, when the judge asks if he's even a lawyer, Dilbert is caught off guard and responds with a witty remark, "Heavens, no, and I didn't come here to be insulted."
• The strip ends with the judge dismissing Dilbert's case, leaving him to ponder the consequences of his actions.

Key Themes:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of bribery in the legal system and the corrupting influence of power.
• It also highlights the absurdity of the legal process and the ways in which it can be manipulated by those with the means to do so.
• Overall, the strip uses humor to comment on the flaws in the legal system and the importance of accountability and integrity in the pursuit of justice.

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