During a February 2023 livestream, Adams discussed a Rasmussen Reports
poll about the phrase "It's OK to be white". He noted that a significant
percentage of Black respondents disagreed with or were unsure about the
statement. Based on this, Adams characterized Black Americans as a "hate
group" and recommended that white people distance themselves from them.
Adams later claimed his remarks were "hyperbole" and out of context,
stating he was advising against associating with groups that lack
respect for individuals.
Consequences and Fallout
His comments resulted in significant professional repercussions:
Newspapers Dropped Dilbert: Numerous newspapers across the U.S.,
including major publications, stopped publishing the comic strip.
Syndicator Ended Relationship: Andrews McMeel Universal, the company
distributing Dilbert, terminated its partnership with Adams, citing a
conflict with their values.
Publisher Canceled Book: His publisher, Portfolio, canceled his upcoming
book and removed his previous titles.
Adams continued to self-publish the comic online as "Dilbert Reborn" and
maintained his livestreaming until his death in January 2026.
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On 1/13/2026 2:44 PM, [email protected] wrote:
I don’t recall what got him cancelled. I just remember thinking: Boy
that was stupid of him.
He was a good one for certain.
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