Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 6th June 2021
Dilbert//11740, first published five years ago on Sunday 6th June 2021
Anonymous Sources
Tags
business, sarcasm, technology, company, anonymous, credibility, trust, lie, thief, sources
Official transcript
boss: anonymous sources tell me you have been stealing from the company.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
ANONYMOUS SOURCES TELL ME YOU HAVE BEEN STEALING FROM THE COMPANY.
ANONYMOUS SOURCES HAVE NO CREDIBILITY.
THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT THEY TOLD ME YOU'D SAY.
WHY DO YOU TRUST THEM OVER ME?
WELL, FOR ONE THING, I HEAR YOU'RE A THIEF.
YOU HEARD THAT FROM THE ANONYMOUS SOURCES THAT HAVE NO CREDIBILITY!
WHY WOULD THEY LIE TO ME?
SAME REASON YOU LIE TO ME.
OKAY, THAT MAKES SENSE.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Title: "Anonymous Sources"
Summary:
The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic remarks and critiques of corporate culture. In this particular strip, Dilbert is approached by an anonymous source who claims to have information about the company's wrongdoing. However, Dilbert is skeptical of the source's credibility, pointing out that anonymous sources often have ulterior motives.
The conversation unfolds with Dilbert questioning the source's trustworthiness, only to be met with a clever response: "Okay, that makes sense." The source then reveals that they are, in fact, a thief who has been stealing from the company. Dilbert's reaction is one of surprise and amusement, as he realizes that the source's anonymity is not a guarantee of credibility.
The strip pokes fun at the common practice of relying on anonymous sources in news reporting, highlighting the potential for misinformation and manipulation. Through Dilbert's witty banter, the comic strip humorously illustrates the importance of verifying information and being cautious when dealing with anonymous sources.
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