Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 5th October 2017

Dilbert//10400, first published nine years ago on Thursday 5th October 2017

Pictures Lie

Tags

photos, truth, lying, deceit, photoshop, public relations, pr, appearances

Official transcript

CEO: The public doesn't believe I really helped serve food at the homeless shelter. Dogbert: Tell them pictures don't lie. CEO: Pictures lie all the time. In fact, that's the best way to lie. Dogbert: Keep that insight to yourself. CEO: I have a full head of hair on Tinder.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE PUBLIC DOESN'T BELIEVE I REALLY HELPED SERVE FOOD AT THE HOMELESS SHELTER TELL THEM PICTURES DON'T LIE.

PICTURES LIE ALL THE TIME.

IN FACT, THAT'S THE BEST WAY TO LIE.

KEEP THAT INSIGHT TO YOURSELF.

I HAVE A FULL HEAD OF HAIR ON TINDER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip, titled "Lying to Myself," depicts a conversation between Dilbert and his boss. The conversation is a humorous take on the common practice of lying to oneself, with Dilbert's boss attempting to justify his dishonesty by claiming that it's the best way to lie.

Key Points:

• Dilbert's boss tries to convince him that lying is necessary for success.
• Dilbert is skeptical and questions the morality of lying.
• The boss's response is a clever play on words, using a common phrase to justify his dishonesty.

Themes:

• The importance of honesty and integrity in personal and professional relationships.
• The consequences of lying and the impact it can have on one's reputation and relationships.

Overall:

The comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the human tendency to lie and the importance of being truthful. It encourages readers to think critically about their own behavior and consider the potential consequences of dishonesty.

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