Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 7th June 2022

Dilbert//12106, first published four years ago on Tuesday 7th June 2022

Double The Dose

Open source transcript

A NEW STUDY SAYS THE PILL WE STARTED SELLING DOESN'T CURE HEADACHES, BUT IT DOES KILL 25% OF THE PEOPLE WHO TAKE IT.

TRY DOUBLING THE DOSE AND REDEFINING DEAD PEOPLE AS "CURED." THAT FEELS UNETHICAL.

HAVE YOU EVER MET A DEAD PERSON WITH A HEADACHE?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Unethical Pill"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2022, presents a satirical take on the pharmaceutical industry. The story revolves around a new pill that claims to cure headaches, but with a twist: it kills 25% of the people who take it.

Key Elements:

• A new study reveals the pill's side effects, which include a 25% mortality rate.
• The protagonist suggests doubling the dose to "cure" more people, despite the risk.
• The punchline highlights the unethical nature of the pill, with the protagonist asking if they have ever met a dead person with a headache.

Themes:

• The comic strip critiques the pharmaceutical industry's focus on profits over people's lives.
• It raises questions about the ethics of developing and marketing potentially deadly medications.

Tone:

• The comic strip is humorous, using satire to comment on the absurdity of the situation.
• However, it also conveys a serious message about the importance of prioritizing human life and well-being over financial gain.

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