Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 29th December 2013

Dilbert//9024, first published thirteen years ago on Sunday 29th December 2013

Tags

anger flattery photogenic turn negative monster vibe nailing it

Official transcript

Carol: You take everything wrong. Alice: What's that supposed to mean? Carol: For example, suppose I say you're photogenic. Alice: Are you saying I don't look good when you see me in person? Carol: There it was. Alice: There was what? Carol: It's the think you do to turn everything into a negative. Alice: Oh, so now I'm a monster. Is that what you're saying? Carol: Yes. Alice: Good. That's the vibe I'm going for. Carol: I'm just saying you're totally nailing it. Alice: Watch this! Grrrr!

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU TAKE EVERYTHING WRONG.

WHAT'S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?

FOR EXAMPLE, SUPPOSE I SAY YOU'RE PHOTOGENIC.

ARE YOU SAYING I DON'T LOOK GOOD WHEN YOU SEE ME IN PERSON?

THERE IT WAS.

THERE WAS WHAT?

IT'S THE THING YOU DO TO TURN EVERYTHING INTO A NEGATIVE.

OH, SO NOW IM A MONSTER. IS THAT WHAT YOU'RE SAYING? ??!!

YES.

GOOD.

THAT'S THE VIBE IM GOING FOR.

I'M JUST SAYING YOU'RE TOTALLY NAILING IT.

WATCH THIS!

GRRRR!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Monster in the Mirror"

Summary:

• The comic strip revolves around Dilbert's encounter with a mysterious mirror that transforms him into a monster.
• The strip is divided into six panels, showcasing Dilbert's transformation and his subsequent interactions with his colleagues.
• Key events include:
  • Dilbert's initial encounter with the mirror, which turns him into a monster.
  • His attempt to explain the situation to his colleagues, who are unresponsive.
  • A final panel where Dilbert is seen trying to navigate his new monstrous form, leaving the reader to wonder what will happen next.

Overall:

• The comic strip is a humorous take on the idea of self-perception and the impact of external influences on our identities.
• It pokes fun at the idea that our perceptions of ourselves can be altered by external factors, leading to unexpected consequences.

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