Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 11th July 2011

Dilbert//8122, first published fifteen years ago on Monday 11th July 2011

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anxiety frustration implications offend by complimenting rational

Official transcript

Tina: You offended me when you said Ted did a great job. It implied that I'm important. Dilbert: Are you saying I can offend you by complimenting other people? Tina: Exactly. Dilbert: Wally, you're very rational today. Wally: Thank you!

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU OFFENDED ME WHEN YOU SAID TED DID A GREAT JOB. IT IMPLIED THAT I'M UNIMPORTANT.

ARE YOU SAYING I CAN OFFEND YOU BY COMPLIMENTING OTHER PEOPLE?

EXACTLY.

WALLY, YOU'RE VERY RATIONAL TODAY.

THANK YOU!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Rational Offense"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert and Wally in a conversation. Dilbert is offended by Wally's comment that he did a great job, which Wally deems unimportant. Dilbert asks if Wally can offend him by complimenting other people, and Wally responds with a rational explanation, thanking Dilbert for the opportunity to do so. The exchange highlights the absurdity of being offended by compliments and the importance of rational thinking.

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