Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 24th December 2015

Dilbert//9749, first published 11 years ago on Thursday 24th December 2015

Carl Asks What

Tags

insult, dupe, trick

Official transcript

Alice: Carl, I see something in you. Carl: What? Alice: The blank stare of incompetence. Wally: Never ask "what."

Alice: Guess what else.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CARL, I SEE SOMETHING IN YOU.

WHAT?

THE BLANK STARE OF INCOMPETENCE.

NEVER ASK "WHAT." GUESS WHAT ELSE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "The Blank Stare of Incompetence" and features a conversation between two coworkers, Carl and Dilbert's boss.

The Conversation

• Carl: "Carl, I see something in you."
• Boss: "What?"
• Carl: "The blank stare of incompetence."
• Boss: "Never ask 'what.'"
• Boss: "Guess what else."

Humor and Commentary

The humor in the comic strip lies in the boss's reaction to Carl's comment, which is a clever play on words. The boss's response, "Never ask 'what,'" is a humorous way of saying that she doesn't want to be asked questions or have to think critically. The punchline, "Guess what else," is a clever way of poking fun at the boss's lack of intellectual curiosity.

Overall

The comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the workplace and the quirks of human behavior. It pokes fun at the idea that some people may not be very competent or motivated, but still manage to get by. The use of wordplay and clever dialogue adds to the humor and makes the comic strip an entertaining read.

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