Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 3rd February 1999

Dilbert//3581, first published 27 years ago on Wednesday 3rd February 1999

Tags

third person refer emphasize brand of greatness ruining good idea

Official transcript

Dogbert dressed in a crown and sceptar says, to Bob, "Bob, from now on, I will refer to myself in the third person."

Dogbert says, "Dogbert does this to emphasize his special brand of greatness."

Bob says, "Bob thinks that is a good idea."

Dogbert says, "Hey! You're ruining it!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

BOB, FROM NOW ON, I WILL REFER TO MYSELF IN THE THIRD PERSON.

DOGBERT DOES THIS TO EMPHASIZE HIS SPECIAL BRAND OF GREATNESS.

BOB THINKS THAT IS A GOOD IDEA.

HEY!

YOU'RE RUINING IT!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "A Good Idea" and features a conversation between Bob and Dogbert.

Scene 1: Bob's Self-Reference

• Bob says he will refer to himself in the third person from now on.
• Dogbert responds by emphasizing his special brand of greatness.

Scene 2: Dogbert's Emphasis

• Dogbert asks Bob if he thinks that is a good idea.
• Bob responds by saying he is ruining it.

Overall

The comic strip is a humorous commentary on the use of language and the importance of self-awareness. It pokes fun at the idea of using third-person pronouns to refer to oneself, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

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