Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 16th July 2000

Dilbert//4110, first published 26 years ago on Sunday 16th July 2000

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impractical plan philosophy hard worth doing walk around hop on one foot reasoning capabilities

Official transcript

Dilbert says to the Boss, "This plan is impractical."

The Boss says to Dilbert, "My philosophy is that if it isn't hard, it isn't worth doing."

Dilbert responds, "That's easy to say."

Dilbert continues, "So according to your philosophy, you shouldn't have said it."

Dilbert then says to the Boss, "And it's easy to walk around. Maybe you should hop on one foot."

Dilbert continues, "Or would it be better to recant your absurd philosophy..."

Dilbert says to the Boss, "And bow before superior reasoning capabilities?"

The Boss leaves Dilbert hopping one one foot.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THIS PLAN IS IMPRACTICAL.

MY PHILOSOPHY IS THAT IF IT ISN'T HARD, IT ISN'T WORTH DOING.

THAT'S EASY TO SAY.

SO ACCORDING TO YOUR PHILOSOPHY, YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE SAID IT.

AND IT'S EASY TO WALK AROUND.

MAYBE YOU SHOULD HOP ON ONE FOOT.

OR WOULD IT BE BETTER TO RECANT YOUR ABSURD PHILOSOPHY.

...AND BOW BEFORE MY SUPERIOR REASONING CAPABILITIES?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Philosophical Fencing"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a man's philosophical musings, which are met with skepticism by his colleagues. The conversation unfolds as follows:

• The man begins by stating that his philosophy is impractical, but it's easy to walk around.
• He then suggests that one should hop on one foot to recant their absurd philosophy.
• His colleagues are unimpressed, with one asking if he should bow before his superior reasoning capabilities.
• The man responds by bowing, only to be met with further ridicule.

Key Themes:

• The absurdity of philosophical debates
• The futility of attempting to justify impractical ideas
• The importance of humility in the face of criticism

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the pretentiousness of philosophical discussions and the tendency to overcomplicate simple ideas. It highlights the value of humility and the importance of being open to criticism and feedback.

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