Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 8th May 2008

Dilbert//6963, first published eighteen years ago on Thursday 8th May 2008

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accurate numbers more useful studies showed make up stats

Official transcript

Dilbert says, "I didn't have any accurate numbers so I just made up this one."Dilbert says, "Studies have shown that accurate numbers aren't any more useful than the ones we make up."The Boss says, "How many studies showed that?"

Dilbert says, "Eighty-seven."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I DIDN T HAVE ANY ACCURATE NUMBERS SO I JUST MADE UP THIS ONE.

$4,629,873 STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT ACCURATE NUMBERS AREN'T ANY MORE USEFUL THAN THE ONES YOU MAKE UP.

HOW MANY STUDIES SHOWED THAT?

EIGHTY - SEVEN.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Studies Have Shown"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit, presenting a humorous take on the reliability of studies.
• Dilbert claims to have made up the numbers on a whiteboard, showcasing a large and impressive figure.
• However, when asked how many studies have shown the accuracy of his numbers, he responds with "Eighty-seven," implying that he has fabricated the data.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the tendency to exaggerate or manipulate statistics to support a particular point of view, highlighting the importance of verifying information before accepting it as true.

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