Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 10th June 2014

Dilbert//9187, first published twelve years ago on Tuesday 10th June 2014

Tags

problem, we don't know, what we don't know, common saying, stole it, dumbest converstion

Official transcript

Dilbert: The problem is that we don't know what we don't know. Coworker: You stole that saying from me. Dilbert: It's a common saying. I've been using it for years. Coworker: No, you stole it from me. Dilbert: This is officially the dumbest conversation I've ever had. Coworker: That's my other saying!

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE PROBLEM IS THAT WE DON'T KNOW WHAT WE DON'T KNOW.

YOU STOLE THAT SAYING FROM ME.

IT'S A COMMON SAYING.

I'VE BEEN USING IT FOR YEARS.

NO, YOU STOLE IT FROM ME.

THIS IS OFFICIALLY THAT'S THE DUMBEST MY CONVERSATION OTHER IVE EVER HAD.

SAYING!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Dumbest Conversation I've Ever Had"

Summary:

This comic strip depicts a conversation between two coworkers, Dilbert and his boss. The conversation starts with Dilbert stating that he's been using a phrase for years, only to realize that his boss has been saying the same thing. The boss becomes defensive and accuses Dilbert of stealing the phrase from him. Dilbert points out the absurdity of the situation, saying that it's the dumbest conversation he's ever had.

Key Points:

• The conversation starts with Dilbert using a phrase and his boss accusing him of stealing it.
• The boss becomes defensive and refuses to acknowledge that he may have been using the phrase first.
• Dilbert points out the absurdity of the situation and accuses his boss of being the one who stole the phrase.
• The conversation ends with Dilbert declaring it the dumbest conversation he's ever had.

Themes:

• The comic strip highlights the absurdity of office politics and the tendency for people to become defensive and argumentative.
• It also pokes fun at the idea that people often try to one-up each other and take credit for others' ideas.
• The strip uses humor to comment on the ridiculousness of workplace interactions.

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