Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 19th October 1991

Dilbert//917, first published 35 years ago on Saturday 19th October 1991

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dilbert dogbert five letter word idiot five-letter will crossword puzzle

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert sit at the table doing a crossword puzzle. Dilbert says, "What's a five-letter word beginning with 'I' . . ."

Dilbert continues, "That means 'an idiot who doesn't know a five-letter word for idiot that starts with "I"?'"

Dogbert replies, "Idiot."

Dilbert asks, "Will that fit?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHAT'S A FIVE- LETTER WORD BEGINNING WITH "I" ...

THAT MEANS "AN IDIOT WHO DOESN'T KNOW A FIVE-LETTER WORD FOR IDIOT THAT STARTS WITH 'I'?"

IDIOT.

WILL THAT FIT ?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "An Idiot's Dilemma"

This 'Dilbert' comic strip, originally published in 1991, presents a humorous exchange between Dilbert and his coworker.

The Conversation

• Dilbert asks, "What's a five-letter word beginning with 'I'?"
• His coworker responds, "That means 'an idiot who doesn't know a five-letter word for idiot that starts with 'I'?"
• Dilbert replies, "Idiot."
• The coworker asks, "Will that fit?"

Humor and Wordplay

The comic strip's humor stems from the clever use of language, as Dilbert's coworker cleverly turns the question back on him. The punchline relies on the unexpected twist, where Dilbert's response is both literal and ironic, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. The comic strip's clever wordplay and unexpected twist make it a humorous and entertaining read.

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