Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 20th May 2021
Dilbert//11723, first published five years ago on Thursday 20th May 2021
Ceo Speaks Out
Tags
business, business ethics, political issues, stock, stock market, plunged, voice, injustice, bonus, million, dollars, advice
Official transcript
catbert: our stock plunged 30% because you spoke out on a political issue.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
OUR STOCK PLUNGED 30% BECAUSE YOU SPOKE OUT ON A POLITICAL ISSUE.
NO ONE CAN SILENCE MY VOICE WHEN I SEE A GREAT INJUSTICE!
THIS WILL COST YOU YOUR ENTIRE BONUS OF #10 MILLION WHAT IF I AGREE TO NEVER SPEAK AGAIN?
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Silenced by Stock Plunge"
Summary:
The comic strip features Dilbert, a white-collar worker, and his red cat, Dogbert, in a humorous exchange. The conversation revolves around the impact of a stock plunge on speaking out on political issues.
Panel 1:
- Dilbert's stock has plunged 30%, prompting him to consider speaking out on a political issue.
- Dogbert advises against it, citing the potential consequences.
Panel 2:
- Dilbert is determined to speak out, despite the risks.
- Dogbert warns that no one can silence his voice when he sees injustice.
Panel 3:
- Dilbert reveals that he will cost his entire bonus of $10 million if he speaks out.
- Dogbert asks if Dilbert agrees to never speak again.
Humor and Commentary:
The comic strip uses humor to highlight the tension between personal convictions and professional consequences. It pokes fun at the idea that individuals may be willing to sacrifice their principles for financial gain. The exchange between Dilbert and Dogbert serves as a commentary on the challenges of speaking truth to power in a corporate setting.
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