The “Dilbert” cancellation tour is heating up following Scott Adams’ amazingly racist rant in which he called Black people a “hate group” and added that “the best advice I would give to white people is to get the hell away from Black people.”
The once-amusing cartoon is now gone from The Boston Globe’s digital comics section. I haven’t seen a statement yet, but I assume one is forthcoming.* And Gannett actually announced on Friday that it would drop the strip. Gannett is the country’s largest newspaper chain, with some 200 titles — although I don’t know how many will be affected by the move.
At @Gannett, we lead with inclusion and strive to maintain a respectful and equitable environment for the diverse communities we serve nationwide. #TeamGannett pic.twitter.com/GvHR1w9ae3
— USA TODAY NETWORK PR (@USATODAY_PR) February 24, 2023
*And so it has, unearthed by Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub. From Globe editor Nancy Barnes:
Dear readers and subscribers,
The Boston Globe has made the decision to drop the Dilbert strip in the wake of racist comments by creator Scott Adams on his video show this past week.
Some of these comics are preprinted and inserted into the paper in advance; it may take us several days to eliminate new ones from your printed paper and our website.
Nancy Barnes
Editor
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Well, the Metrowest News carried it. For many years, they have printed it in the business section because it was considered commentary more than humor. I think they did this before Gannett acquired them, but not 100% sure.
I’m just as glad to see Dilbert go. I kept reading it out of habit, but agree that it hasn’t been funny in forever. I wondered what happened … and this provides some insight.