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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 17th March 1992

Dilbert//1067, first published 34 years ago on Tuesday 17th March 1992


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dilbert genius humility dogbert weasel compliments clever


Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk. Dogbert says from behind him, "I'm not really a genius."

Dilbert asks, "Did you say something?"

Dogbert replies, "I'm practicing my false humility."

Dilbert asks, "Is this just a way to weasel more compliments out of people?"

Dogbert replies, "Oh, I could never be THAT clever."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I'M NOT REALLY A GENIUS.

DID YOU SAY SOMETHING?

I'M PRACTICING MY FALSE HUMILITY.

IS THIS JUST A WAY TO WEASEL MORE COMPLIMENTS OUT OF PEOPLE?

OH, I COULD NEVER BE THAT CLEVER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Practicing False Humility"

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled character, in a conversation with a colleague.

  • Dilbert says, "I'm not really a genius."
  • His colleague responds, "Did you say something?"
  • Dilbert replies, "I'm practicing my false humility."
  • The colleague asks, "Is this just a way to weasel more compliments out of people?"
  • Dilbert responds, "Oh, I could never be that clever."

The comic strip humorously highlights Dilbert's self-deprecation and his ability to manipulate others through his words.

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