Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 21st December 2000

Dilbert//4268, first published 26 years ago on Thursday 21st December 2000

Tags

incomprehensible accent won't ask questions coffee pot

Official transcript

Wally, pouring a cup of coffee, says to Dilbert, "I'm thinking of adopting an incomprehensible accent so people won't ask me questions."

Dilbert asks Wally as he returns the empty coffee pot to the warmer, "Um... Are you leaving that coffee pot empty right in front of me?"

Wally says to Dilbert, "Meeyerna derna furna algonkin buhjoorna."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M THINKING OF ADOPTING AN INCOMPREHENSIBLE ACCENT 50 PEOPLE WON'T ASK ME QUESTIONS.

UM... ARE YOU LEAVING THAT COFFEE POT EMPTY RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME?

MEEYERNA DERNA FURNA ALGONKIN BUHJOORNA.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip, titled "Meeyerna Derna Furna Algonkin Buhjoorna," features Dilbert and his coworker discussing an incomprehensible accent.

Scene 1: Dilbert's Concern

• Dilbert expresses concern about adopting an incomprehensible accent, fearing people won't ask him questions.
• He is shown pouring coffee into a cup, symbolizing his willingness to engage with others.

Scene 2: Coworker's Response

• The coworker, standing behind Dilbert, responds with a series of unintelligible words: "Meeyerna Derna Furna Algonkin Buhjoorna."
• The coworker's response is likely intended to be humorous, as it is not a real language and is meant to be absurd.

Scene 3: Dilbert's Reaction

• Dilbert looks puzzled and confused, unsure of how to respond to the coworker's comment.
• He is shown holding his coffee cup, still trying to make sense of the situation.

Overall

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of adopting an accent and the potential consequences of doing so. It also highlights the absurdity of language and the challenges of communication.

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