Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 27th September 2013
Dilbert//8931, first published thirteen years ago on Friday 27th September 2013
Tags
bad treatment dating honesty low self esteem mental health mixed signals therapist relationships psychology
Official transcript
Woman: My therapist says I have low self-esteem. Dilbert: I like where this is heading. Woman: I'm drawn to guys who treat me poorly. Dilbert: You sound crazy. Woman: Jerk. Dilbert: In my defense, you send mixed signals.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
MY THERAPIST SAYS I HAVE LOW SELF- ESTEEM.
I LIKE WHERE THIS IS HEADING.
I'M DRAWN TO GUYS WHO TREAT ME POORLY.
YOU SOUND CRAZY.
JERK.
IN MY DEFENSE, YOU SEND MIXED SIGNALS.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
The comic strip is titled "Low Self-Esteem" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on corporate life.
Panel 1: A Conversation with the Therapist
- Dilbert: "My therapist says I have low self-esteem."
- Therapist: "I like where this is heading."
Panel 2: A Conversation with a Coworker
- Dilbert: "I'm drawn to guys who treat me poorly."
- Coworker: "You sound crazy."
Panel 3: A Conversation with Another Coworker
- Dilbert: "Jerk."
- Coworker: "In my defense, you send mixed signals."
Overall
The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that people may be drawn to relationships that are unhealthy or unfulfilling. It suggests that Dilbert's therapist may be encouraging him to explore his feelings and desires, rather than simply trying to change his behavior. The comic strip also highlights the challenges of navigating relationships and the importance of communication and self-awareness.
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