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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 30th September 2017

Dilbert//10395, first published nine years ago on Saturday 30th September 2017

False Rumor


Tags

insult, backhanded compliment, liar, idiot


Official transcript

Dilbert: Everyone at work thinks I'ma liar because of a false rumor. Dogbert: If it makes you feel any better, I know you aren't a liar. Dilbert: Thank you. That does help. Dogbert: I see you as more of an idiot. And you're welcome.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

EVERYONE AT WORK THINKS I'M A LIAR BECAUSE OF A FALSE RUMOR.

IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL ANY BETTER, I KNOW YOU AREN'T A LIAR.

THANK YOU. THAT DOES HELP.

I SEE YOU AS MORE OF AN IDIOT.

AND YOU'RE WELCOME.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "The Lie of Self-Deception"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in, features Dilbert, a white dog, and his boss, Dogbert. The conversation revolves around the concept of lying and self-perception.

  • Dilbert starts by saying that everyone at work thinks he's a liar due to a false rumor.
  • His boss, Dogbert, responds by saying that it makes him feel better to know that Dilbert isn't a liar.
  • Dilbert expresses gratitude for Dogbert's understanding and welcomes him as more of an idiot.
  • The conversation highlights the complexities of human (or canine) nature, where individuals may perceive themselves differently from how others see them.

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