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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 13th January 2023

Dilbert//12326, first published three years ago on Friday 13th January 2023

That's Why Musk Fired You


Open source transcript

THAT'S NOT HOW WE DID IT WHEN I WORKED AT TWITTER.

MAYBE THAT'S WHY ELON MUSK FIRED YOU.

HOW LONG ARE YOU GOING TO USE THAT ON ME?

I'M THINKING THREE TO FIVE YEARS.

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Elon Musk Fired Me" and features a conversation between two characters, one of whom is considering using the fact that Elon Musk fired him as a reason to leave his current job.

Characters and Setting

  • Two characters, one of whom is considering using the fact that Elon Musk fired him as a reason to leave his current job.
  • The conversation takes place in a workplace setting, likely an office or cubicle.

Key Points

  • The first character says that they did not work at Twitter when Elon Musk fired them.
  • The second character responds by saying that maybe that's why Elon Musk fired them.
  • The second character then asks how long the first character is going to use that on them.
  • The first character responds by saying that they're thinking three to five years.

Humor and Significance

  • The comic strip uses humor to poke fun at the idea of using a past event as a reason to leave a job.
  • The conversation highlights the absurdity of using a past event as a reason to leave a job, and the potential for it to become a recurring theme.
  • The comic strip also touches on the idea that sometimes, people may use past events as a way to justify their actions or decisions, even if they are not directly related to the current situation.

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