Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 26th November 1996

Dilbert//2782, first published thirty years ago on Tuesday 26th November 1996

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yelling boss diagree oor interpersonal skills class improve them snarky remarks dilbert boss projects

Official transcript

The Boss sits at his desk and tells Dilbert, "Whenever we disagree, I always end up yelling."

The Boss continues, "That's an indication that you have poor interpersonal skills. I'm sending you to a class to improve them."

Dilbert says, "It looks like you've gained weight. Would it help if I started jogging?"

The Boss replies, "This is exactly what I'm talking about."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHENEVER WE DISAGREE, I ALWAYS END UP YELLING.

THAT'S AN INDICATION THAT YOU HAVE POOR INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.

I'M SENDING YOU TO A CLASS TO IMPROVE THEM.

IT LOOKS LIKE YOU'VE GAINED WEIGHT. WOULD IT HELP IF I STARTED JOGGING?

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Poor Interpersonal Skills" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on workplace politics.

Strip Details

• The comic strip consists of three panels, each depicting a conversation between Dilbert and his boss.
• The conversation begins with Dilbert's boss suggesting that he take a class to improve his interpersonal skills.
• Dilbert responds by asking if jogging would be a better solution, implying that his boss is overweight and that exercise would be more effective than a class.

Tone and Humor

• The comic strip is humorous and satirical, poking fun at the idea that a class can fix someone's interpersonal skills.
• The use of jogging as a solution adds to the comedic effect, as it is an unexpected and absurd suggestion.
• The comic strip also touches on the theme of body shaming, as Dilbert's boss is implied to be overweight and Dilbert is making a comment about it.

Overall

• The comic strip is a lighthearted and humorous take on the challenges of working in an office environment.
• It uses satire and absurdity to comment on the quirks and flaws of human behavior.

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