Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 7th June 1992

Dilbert//1149, first published 34 years ago on Sunday 7th June 1992

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dogbert lesson presentation males women act phony woman subjected empathy conversation

Official transcript

Dogbert stands at the front of the room and says, "Today's lesson is just for men . . . Lights please."

Dogbert shows a slide that says, "Acting sensitive even when you're not."

Dogbert says, "As males, we know that women can only tolerate us when we act phony."

Dogbert continues, "This is what happens when a woman is subjected to honest male opinions."

The slide shows a woman screaming. Dogbert continues, "Fortunately, even the most ridiculous lies can sound sensitive."

The slide shows a man saying, "Nice hairdo."

Dogbert continues, "And new research shows that women want EMPATHY in conversation, not male suggestions."

Dogbert continues, "This discovery frees you to think about other things while they talk."

Dogbert advances the slide projector. The slide shows a man saying to a woman, "Ooh . . . How sad,"

while he thinks, "Sports."

Dogbert asks, "Questions?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

TODAY'S LESSON IS JUST FOR MEN.

LIGHTS PLEASE Acting Sensitive Fven Even When You're Not CLICK AS MALES, WE KNOW THAT WOMEN CAN ONLY TOLERATE US WHEN WE ACT PHONY.

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A WOMAN IS SUBJECTED TO HONEST MALE OPINIONS.

CLICK AAAGH !

FORTUNATELY, EVEN THE MOST RIDICULOUS LIES CAN SOUND SENSITIVE.

Nice hairdo AND NEW RESEARCH SHOWS THAT WOMEN WANT EMPATHY IN CONVERSATION, NOT MALE SUGGESTIONS.

THIS DISCOVERY FREES YOU TO THINK ABOUT OTHER THINGS WHILE THEY TALK.

CLICK QUESTIONS?

- SPORTS ...

HOW

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Empathy in Conversation"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1992, explores the challenges of empathy in conversations between men and women. The strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man, engaged in a conversation with his coworker.

Key Points:

• The conversation highlights the difficulties men face in expressing empathy, with Dilbert struggling to articulate his feelings.
• The strip suggests that women often expect men to be more empathetic, but men may not always be able to express their emotions effectively.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the societal expectations surrounding gender roles and communication styles.

Overall:

The "Empathy in Conversation" comic strip offers a humorous commentary on the complexities of human interaction, particularly in the context of gender differences. By using satire, the strip encourages readers to think critically about the ways in which societal norms can shape our behavior and communication styles.

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