Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 25th May 2008

Dilbert//6980, first published eighteen years ago on Sunday 25th May 2008

Tags

engineers hauled away human resources questioning mental stability sealed in concrete wrapped in plastic bodies hidden business

Official transcript

The Boss says, "Go to human resources for a psychological evaluation."

Dilbert says, "Why??? Have I said anything that is abnormal?"

The Boss says, "You're an engineer. Everything you say is abnormal."

Catbert says, "Question one: How many bodies are hidden in the crawl space under your house?"

Dilbert says, "If they are hidden, how would I know?"

Catbert says, "Well, maybe you would smell them."

Dilbert says, "Not if they were wrapped in heavy plastic and sealed in concrete."

Wally says, "How'd it go?"

Dilbert says, "Not so good."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

GO TO HUMAN RESOURCES FOR A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION.

WHY???

HAVE I SAID ANYTHING THAT IS ABNORMAL?

YOU'RE AN ENGINEER.

EVERYTHING YOU SAY IS ABNORMAL.

QUESTION ONE: HOW MANY BODIES ARE HIDDEN IN THE CRAWL SPACE UNDER YOUR HOUSE?

IF THEY ARE HIDDEN, HOW WOULD I KNOW?

WELL, MAYBE YOU WOULD SMELL THEM.

NOT IF THEY WERE WRAPPED IN HEAVY PLASTIC AND SEALED IN CONCRETE.

HOW'D IT GO?

NOT GOOD.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Hidden Bodies"

Summary:

The comic strip follows Dilbert, an engineer, as he visits a psychologist for an evaluation. During their conversation, Dilbert mentions that he finds it abnormal that everything he says is abnormal. The psychologist, intrigued, asks him to explain further. Dilbert's response leads to a series of humorous exchanges, where he reveals that he has discovered hidden bodies in various objects around his house, including a wrapped plastic object and a sealed concrete object. The psychologist, unimpressed, dismisses Dilbert's claims, suggesting that he may be hiding something. As the conversation concludes, Dilbert leaves the office, still searching for answers.

Key Themes:

• The absurdity of Dilbert's situation
• The psychologist's skepticism
• Dilbert's determination to uncover the truth

Tone:

The comic strip is written in a lighthearted and humorous tone, with a touch of absurdity. The dialogue is witty and engaging, making it an entertaining read.

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