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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 11th March 2017

Dilbert//10192, first published nine years ago on Saturday 11th March 2017

Avoid Offending Sensitive Idiots


Tags

politeness, etiquette, communication, sensitive, feelings, offense, political correctness, politically correct


Official transcript

Dogbert: Avoid offending sensitive idiots whenever possible. Man: I'm a sensitive idiot and I find that offensive. Dogbert: It's okay in your case because you had it coming. Man: Good point. Carry on.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

DOGBERT'S CORPORATE POLITENESS SEMINAR AVOID OFFENDING SENSITIVE IDIOTS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

I'M A SENSITIVE IDIOT AND I FIND THAT OFFENSIVE.

IT'S OKAY IN YOUR CASE BECAUSE YOU HAD IT COMING.

GOOD POINT.

CARRY ON.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Avoid Offending Sensitive Idiots Whenever Possible"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a scene from a corporate politeness seminar, where a speaker advises attendees to avoid offending sensitive idiots whenever possible. The speaker, a white figure with glasses and a speech bubble, is shown standing in front of an audience of cartoon characters.

The speaker's message is reinforced by a panel featuring a man who identifies himself as a sensitive idiot and finds the topic offensive. Another character responds by saying it's okay in his case because he had it coming.

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of corporate politeness seminars and the importance of avoiding offense in the workplace. It suggests that some individuals may be more sensitive than others and that it's essential to be mindful of their feelings. However, the strip also implies that some people may be more deserving of offense than others, adding a layer of humor and irony to the situation.

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