Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 22nd March 2012

Dilbert//8377, first published fourteen years ago on Thursday 22nd March 2012

Tags

internet & world wide web research believe internet roll eyes ignorance science

Official transcript

Dilbert: According to my research on the internet, Plan B will work best. Boss: I'm rolling my eyes because you believe everything you read on the internet. Dilbert: I should take a picture in case someone ever asks me if ignorance has a tell.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, PLAN B WILL WORK BEST.

I'M ROLLING MY EYES BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ ON THE INTERNET.

I SHOULD TAKE A PICTURE IN CASE SOMEONE EVER ASKS ME IF IGNORANCE HAS A TELL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Plan B"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on office life, in a conversation with his boss. The conversation revolves around the concept of "Plan B" and the importance of research on the internet.

Key Points:

• Dilbert's boss asks him to come up with a Plan B, implying that the initial plan has failed.
• Dilbert responds by saying that he will work best according to his research on the internet.
• The boss is skeptical and asks Dilbert to take a picture of someone who has asked him if ignorance has a tell, implying that Dilbert's lack of knowledge is evident.
• Dilbert's response is that he should take a picture in case someone ever asks him if ignorance has a tell, suggesting that he is aware of his own ignorance.

Humor:

The humor in this comic strip comes from the absurdity of the situation and the characters' reactions. Dilbert's response to his boss's request is unexpected and ironic, as he is essentially saying that he will do his best with no knowledge or experience. The boss's skepticism and Dilbert's awareness of his own ignorance add to the comedic effect.

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