Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 26th June 1997

Dilbert//2994, first published 29 years ago on Thursday 26th June 1997

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business consulatnts common sense debunks effectiveness logically flwaed no common sense writing book mass market

Official transcript

Dogbert stands at a desk typing. He tells Dilbert, "I'm writing a book that debunks the effectiveness of business consultants."

Dilbert says, "But common sense would say that you're being a consultant yourself, so your opinion is logically flawed."

Dilbert says, "Only people with no common sense will buy your book."

Dogbert replies, "I prefer to call them the mass market."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M WRITING A BOOK THAT DEBUNKS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BUSINESS CONSULTANTS.

BUT COMMON SENSE WOULD SAY THAT YOU'RE BEING A CONSULTANT YOURSELF, SO YOUR OPINION IS LOGICALLY FLAWED.

ONLY PEOPLE WITH NO COMMON SENSE WILL BUY YOUR BOOK.

I PREFER TO CALL THEM THE MASS MARKET.

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AI Analysis

The comic strip, originally published in 1997, features Dilbert, a character created by Scott Adams, in a humorous and satirical take on the consulting industry.

Title: "The Mass Market"

Summary:

• The comic strip revolves around a book written by Dilbert, which debunks the effectiveness of business consultants.
• Common sense is highlighted as a key factor in the consulting industry, with the author stating that only people with no common sense will buy the book.
• The punchline comes when Dilbert suggests calling the book "The Mass Market," implying that it is intended for a broad audience with limited understanding of the consulting industry.

Key Themes:

• Satire of the consulting industry
• Humor and irony
• Commentary on the role of common sense in business decision-making

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