Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 25th February 1995

Dilbert//2142, first published 31 years ago on Saturday 25th February 1995

Tags

old rating system friendlier method animal similar traits tyrannosaurus rex mightiest dinosaur brain size

Official transcript

The Boss sits at his desk and Alice sits across from him. The Boss says, "I've replaced the old rating system with a friendlier method. Now I compare each of you to an animal with similar traits."

The Boss pushes a document toward Alice and says, "I rated you 'Tyrannosaurus Rex.'"

Alice looks excited and says, "T. Rex - the mightiest dinosaur!!"

The Boss says, "Think in terms of brain size."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE REPLACED THE OLD RATING SYSTEM WITH A FRIENDLIER METHOD. NOW I COMPARE EACH OF YOU TO AN ANIMAL WITH SIMILAR TRAITS.

I RATED YOU "TYRANNOSAURUS REX. " 2/25 T. REX - THE MIGHTIEST DINOSAUR!!

THINK IN TERMS OF BRAIN SIZE.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Tyrannosaurus Rex - The Mightiest Dinosaur!"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1995, humorously explores the concept of rating systems and their limitations. The scene unfolds in an office setting, where a man, seated at his desk, is engaged in a conversation with a woman. He has replaced the traditional rating system with a friendlier method, comparing individuals to animals with similar traits.

Key Elements:

• The man proudly declares, "I rated you 'Tyrannosaurus Rex.'"
• The woman responds, "Think in terms of brain size."
• The man, taken aback, exclaims, "T. Rex - the mightiest dinosaur!"

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip uses humor to comment on the flaws of rating systems and the tendency to simplify complex human characteristics into animal analogies. By highlighting the absurdity of comparing a person to a dinosaur based on brain size, the strip pokes fun at the limitations of such rating systems. The exchange between the two characters adds to the comedic effect, showcasing their reactions to the unexpected comparison. Overall, the comic strip offers a lighthearted commentary on the quirks of human nature and the challenges of finding meaningful ways to evaluate individuals.

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