Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 7th February 1997

Dilbert//2855, first published 29 years ago on Friday 7th February 1997

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stop watch testing theory people get dumber emotional intelligence twelve seconds

Official transcript

Dilbert lies on the couch and Dogbert stands on the armrest. Dogbert looks at a stopwatch and says, "Don't mind the stopwatch. I'm testing the theory that people get dumber every minute."

Dilbert says, "It's not so simple, Dogbert. You also have to consider my 'emotional intelligence,' which is defined in a book I haven't read."

Dogbert stops the watch and says, "Twelve seconds."

Dilbert sits up and says angrily, "Give me that watch, you hog!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DON'T MIND THE STOPWATCH. I'M TESTING MY THEORY THAT PEOPLE GET DUMBER EVERY MINUTE.

IT'S NOT SO SIMPLE, DOGBERT. YOU ALSO HAVE TO CONSIDER MY 'EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, WHICH IS DEFINED IN A BOOK I HAVEN'T READ.

TWELVE SECONDS GIVE ME THAT WATCH, YOU HOG!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Stop-Watch Theory"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1997, features Dilbert and Dogbert discussing a humorous theory. The conversation unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert proposes a theory that people become dumber every minute.
• Dogbert suggests considering emotional intelligence, which is defined in a book Dilbert hasn't read.
• Dilbert responds with a 12-second timer, challenging Dogbert to prove his theory.
• Dogbert fails to do so, and Dilbert concludes that the theory is flawed.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of complex theories and the importance of evidence-based reasoning.
• It highlights the importance of considering multiple perspectives and evaluating theories critically.
• The use of humor and satire adds to the strip's entertainment value while conveying a thought-provoking message.

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