Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 22nd November 1989

Dilbert//221, first published 37 years ago on Wednesday 22nd November 1989

Tags

absent mindedness dilbert ego starving feed

Open source transcript

YIKES!

WHAT ARE YOU?!

DO NOT PANIC.

I AM YOUR EGO.

MY EGO?? ... SHOULDN'T YOU BE INSIDE ME SOMEPLACE ?

WELL, YES, NORMALLY WE EGOS FEED WITHIN THE BODY.

SO WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING OUT HERE ?

YOU'RE STARVING ME, MAN. I'M GOING TO TRY OUT FOR A PLAY OR SOME- TITAIR

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Ego" and features a conversation between Dilbert and his boss, who is portrayed as an anthropomorphic chicken. The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of corporate culture and the ego of those in power.

Comic Strip Summary

• Dilbert's boss, a chicken, is obsessed with his own ego and believes that he is the center of the universe.
• Dilbert tries to reason with his boss, explaining that there are other things more important than his ego.
• The boss becomes defensive and angry, refusing to listen to reason.

Key Themes

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that some people are so consumed by their own egos that they become oblivious to the needs and concerns of others.
• It also highlights the absurdity of corporate culture, where individuals are often more concerned with their own careers and status than with doing what is right for the company or the team.

Overall Message

The comic strip uses humor to comment on the human condition and the dangers of unchecked ego. It serves as a reminder to stay grounded and focused on what truly matters, rather than getting caught up in our own self-importance.

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