Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 18th December 1999

Dilbert//3899, first published 27 years ago on Saturday 18th December 1999

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abuse of coworkers counsel alter personality talking dna changing tingle

Official transcript

Alice is at her computer and the boss says: "Alice, I've been asked to counsel you about your abuse of co-workers."

The boss says: "The theory is that I can alter your personality by talking to you."

Alice grinds her teeth and shakes her fists in the air while the boss says: "If you feel a tingle, that's probably your DNA changing."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ALICE, I'VE BEEN ASKED TO COUNSEL YOU ABOUT YOUR ABUSE OF COWORKERS.

THE THEORY IS THAT I CAN ALTER YOUR PERSONALITY BY TALKING TO YOU.

IF YOU FEEL A TINGLE, THAT'S PROBABLY YOUR DNA CHANGING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Tingle"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between two coworkers, Alice and Dilbert. Alice approaches Dilbert, expressing concern about his alleged abuse of coworkers. Dilbert responds by suggesting that he can alter his personality by talking to Alice, implying that he has the power to change his behavior.

However, Dilbert's response is not taken seriously by Alice, who instead inquires about the nature of his "tingle." Dilbert explains that the tingling sensation is likely due to changes in his DNA, implying that his behavior is not something he can control.

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that people can change their behavior simply by talking to others, and highlights the absurdity of Dilbert's claim. It also explores the theme of workplace dynamics and the challenges of dealing with difficult coworkers.

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