Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 23rd July 1996
Dilbert//2656, first published thirty years ago on Tuesday 23rd July 1996
Tags
ignorant rat ignorance bliss
Official transcript
Dilbert sits at his desk and Ratbert sits on the back of his chair. Ratbert says, "I may be an ignorant rat, but that's okay because ignorance is . . . Um . . . Um . . ."
Dilbert says, "BLISS . . . Ignorance is BLISS."
Ratbert says, "Oh, great. Now it's gone."
Dilbert says, "Oops."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
I MAY BE AN IGNORANT RAT, BUT THAT'S OKAY BECAUSE IGNORANCE IS ... UM UM -...
BLISS...
IGNORANCE IS BLISS.
OH, GREAT.
NOW IT'S GONE.
OOPS
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Ignorance is Bliss"
Summary:
The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor and wit, in a conversation with his dog, Dogbert. The conversation revolves around the concept of ignorance and its effects on happiness.
Panel 1:
- Dilbert: "I may be an ignorant rat, but that's okay because ignorance is... um... um..."
- Dogbert: "Bliss..."
Panel 2:
- Dilbert: "Bliss... Ignorance is bliss."
- Dogbert: "Oh, great. Now it's gone."
Panel 3:
- Dilbert: "Oops"
Humor and Significance:
The comic strip uses wordplay and clever dialogue to poke fun at the idea that ignorance can be bliss. The punchline, "Oh, great. Now it's gone," adds to the humor by implying that Dilbert's realization has made him aware of his own ignorance, which has subsequently disappeared. The final panel, "Oops," further emphasizes the absurdity of the situation.
Overall, the comic strip uses humor to comment on the human tendency to avoid knowledge or information that might be uncomfortable or challenging. By highlighting the consequences of gaining awareness, the strip encourages readers to think critically about the value of knowledge and the importance of seeking it out.
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