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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 20th May 1997

Dilbert//2957, first published 29 years ago on Tuesday 20th May 1997


Tags

stupid ignorant being narrow minded


Official transcript

Dogbert stands behind Dilbert's desk and says, "I was trying to decide if you're stupid or just very ignorant."

Dogbert says, "Then I thought, 'Whoa, Dogbert, you're being narrow-minded about this.'"

Dogbert says, "You could easily be both."

Dilbert replies, "It only LOOKS easy."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I WAS TRYING TO DECIDE IF YOU'RE STUPID OR JUST VERY IGNORANT.

THEN I THOUGHT, "WHOA, DOGBERT, YOU'RE BEING NARROW-MINDED ABOUT THIS." YOU COULD EASILY BE BOTH.

IT ONLY LOOKS EASY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "You Could Easily Be Both" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and commentary on office life.

Key Elements:

  • A coworker asks Dilbert if he is stupid or ignorant.
  • Dilbert responds by saying he could be both, implying that the coworker is narrow-minded.
  • The coworker is offended by Dilbert's response, leading to a humorous exchange.

Themes:

  • The comic strip pokes fun at office politics and the tendency for people to take themselves too seriously.
  • It also highlights the importance of being able to laugh at oneself and not taking things too personally.

Overall:

The comic strip is a lighthearted and humorous take on the challenges of working in an office environment.

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