Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 15th August 2001

Dilbert//4505, first published 25 years ago on Wednesday 15th August 2001

Tags

who might steal analyze handwriting double blind study scientific studies scientists dotted i's smiley faces

Official transcript

Dogbert is standing on The Boss' desk. He says, "I can analyze your employees' handwriting to find out who might steal."

The Boss replies, "Has handwriting analysis been tested in double-blind scientific studies?"

Dogbert responds, "Yes, but the scientists dotted their I's with smiley faces so I know they're liars."

The Boss exclaims, "Wow!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I CAN ANALYZE YOUR EMPLOYEES' HANDWRITING TO FIND OUT WHO MIGHT STEAL.

HAS HANDWRITING ANALYSIS BEEN TESTED IN DOUBLE- BLIND SCIENTIFIC STUDIES?

YES, BUT THE SCIENTISTS DOTTED THEIR I'S WITH SMILEY FACES SO I KNOW THEY'RE LIARS.

WOW!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Smiley Faces"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a white office worker, seated in front of a desk with a man. The man asks if handwriting analysis has been conducted in double-blind scientific studies, to which Dilbert responds that the scientists dotted their "I's" with smiley faces so they know they're liars.

Key Elements:

• Dilbert's Response: The comic strip highlights Dilbert's clever and humorous response to the question, showcasing his wit and sarcasm.
• Scientific Studies: The mention of double-blind scientific studies adds a layer of realism and authenticity to the comic strip, making it more relatable and engaging.
• Smiley Faces: The use of smiley faces in the scientists' handwriting analysis adds a touch of whimsy and playfulness to the comic strip, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
• Office Setting: The comic strip is set in an office environment, which provides a familiar backdrop for the characters and their interactions.
• Humor: The comic strip relies on humor to convey its message, using wordplay and absurdity to create a lighthearted and entertaining tone.

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