Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 25th March 2005

Dilbert//5823, first published 21 years ago on Friday 25th March 2005

Tags

you're ugly or rumor is ugly bad news ugly rumor

Official transcript

"I'm the victim of an ugly rumor at work."

"Are you saying that the rumor is ugly or that the rumor is that you're ugly?"
"I'm saying the rumor itself is ugly."
"Well, then I have more bad news for you."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M THE VICTIM OF AN UGLY RUMOR AT WORK.

ARE YOU SAYING THAT THE RUMOR IS UGLY OR THAT THE RUMOR IS THAT YOU'RE UGLY?

I'M SAYING THE RUMOR ITSELF IS UGLY.

WELL, THEN I HAVE MORE BAD NEWS FOR YOU.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Ugly Truth"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in, features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with office politics. The strip begins with Dilbert's coworker, Wally, making a comment about the "ugly rumor" at work. Dilbert responds by asking if the rumor is ugly or if he is ugly, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. Wally then reveals that the rumor is about Dilbert himself being ugly, leading to a humorous exchange between the two characters. The strip ends with Dilbert commenting on the bad news for him, adding to the comedic tone of the strip. Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea of office gossip and the absurdity of taking rumors seriously.

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