Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 5th April 2001

Dilbert//4373, first published 25 years ago on Thursday 5th April 2001

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whos incredible list can buy book leather bound gullible

Official transcript

Looking at a piece of paper, Dilbert says to Dogbert, "Wow! I've been selected for the 'Who's Incredible' list!"

Dilbert continues to Dogbert, "For seventy-five dollars I can buy a leather-bound book with my name in it!"

Dilbert says, "Ha! And people said I was too gullible to be a success!"

Dogbert reads the piece of paper, "Dear Occupant."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WOW! I'VE BEEN SELECTED FOR THE "WHO'S INCREDIBLE" LIST!

FOR SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS I CAN BUY A LEATHER-BOUND BOOK WITH MY NAME IN IT!

HA! AND PEOPLE SAID I WAS TOO GULLIBLE TO BE A SUCCESS!

"DEAR OCCUPANT"

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The 'Who's Incredible' List"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and corporate frustrations, in a humorous exchange with a mysterious figure.

• Scene 1: Dilbert is surprised to find his name on a list of "incredible" individuals, accompanied by a hefty price tag of $75 for a leather-bound book containing his name.
• Scene 2: Dilbert is asked to pay for the book, but he refuses, citing that he was "too gullible to be a success."
• Scene 3: Dilbert is met with a response from the mysterious figure, who says "Dear Occupant," implying that Dilbert is not the intended recipient of the book.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of self-promotion and the desire for recognition.
• It highlights the absurdity of paying for a book that simply contains one's name.
• The exchange between Dilbert and the mysterious figure adds to the comedic effect, with the latter's dry wit and sarcasm mirroring Dilbert's own sarcastic nature.

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