Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 5th February 1992

Dilbert//1026, first published 34 years ago on Wednesday 5th February 1992

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dogbert genius iqs dilbert network enhance career mensa expo

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert sit at the table. Dogbert asks, "You joined what?"

Dilbert replies, "Mensa. It's a group of people with genius IQs."

Dilbert continues, "I'm hoping it will be a good way to network and enhance my career."

The garbage man says to Dilbert, "I heard you joined our Mensa group . . . I hope you can make it to the career expo."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU JOINED WHAT ?

MENSA. IT'S A GROUP OF PEOPLE WITH GENIUS IQS.

I'M HOPING IT WILL BE A GOOD WAY TO NETWORK AND ENHANCE MY CAREER.

I HEARD YOU JOINED OUR MENSA GROUP... I HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT TO THE CAREER EXPO.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Mensa Group"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit, attending a meeting with a group of people who claim to have high IQs. The conversation begins with the group leader asking if anyone has joined Mensa, a club for individuals with exceptional intelligence. Dilbert responds by saying that he has joined Mensa and is looking forward to networking and enhancing his career. However, the group leader reveals that Dilbert has actually joined a group called "Mensa Group," which is a play on words, implying that the group is not as intelligent as they claim to be.

The punchline of the comic strip is that the group leader is disappointed that Dilbert has joined their group, but not because of his intelligence. Instead, the group leader is concerned that Dilbert's presence will bring attention to the group's lack of intelligence. The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that some people may join groups or clubs solely for the purpose of networking or enhancing their careers, rather than genuinely being interested in the group's activities or values.

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