Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 9th December 2010

Dilbert//7908, first published sixteen years ago on Thursday 9th December 2010

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tv newsroom switches off brain abilities science segment film celebrities rational decisions

Official transcript

TV Newsroom Dilbert says, "I invented a drug that switches off the brain's ability to make rational decisions."

Dilbert says, "I think it would make a good story for your science segment."

Man says, "Or we could drug-dart celebrities and film what happens."

Dilbert says, "For science, right?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

TV NEWSROOM I INVENTED A DRUG THAT SWITCHES OFF THE BRAIN'S ABILITY TO MAKE RATIONAL DECISIONS.

I THINK IT WOULD MAKE A GOOD STORY FOR YOUR SCIENCE SEGMENT.

OR WE COULD DRUG - DART CELEBRITIES AND FILM WHAT HAPPENS.

FOR SCIENCE, RIGHT?

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AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "TV Newsroom" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on office life.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert is sitting at his desk, looking at a computer screen.
• He says, "I invented a drug that switches off the brain's ability to make rational decisions."

Panel 2:

• The boss enters the room, holding a microphone.
• He says, "I think it would make a good story for your science segment."

Panel 3:

• Dilbert looks confused and says, "Or we could drug-dart celebrities and film what happens. For science, right?"

Panel 4:

• The boss is shown holding a syringe, with a thought bubble above his head saying, "I'm not sure that's the best idea."

Summary:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of using celebrities as test subjects for scientific experiments, highlighting the absurdity of such a proposal. The humor comes from the unexpected twist on the typical science segment format and the boss's willingness to consider such an idea. Overall, the comic strip uses satire to comment on the state of science journalism and the willingness of some to prioritize entertainment value over scientific rigor.

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