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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 18th April 2018

Dilbert//10595, first published eight years ago on Wednesday 18th April 2018

Boss Instincts


Tags

instinct, gut, mating, sex, choosing


Official transcript

Boss: Both options look good, but I need to choose one. I'll have to rely on my instinct. Dilbert: What does your instinct tell you? Boss: It's mostly about mating. Dilbert: Run.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

BOTH OPTIONS LOOK GOOD, BUT I NEED TO CHOOSE ONE.

I'LL HAVE TO RELY ON MY INSTINCT.

WHAT DOES YOUR INSTINCT TELL YOU?

IT'S MOSTLY ABOUT MATING.

RUN

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Mating Rituals" and features a conversation between two coworkers, Dilbert and his boss, about the importance of finding a compatible partner.

Scene 1: Dilbert's Concerns

  • Dilbert expresses his desire to find a compatible partner, but is unsure of how to go about it.
  • He asks his boss for advice on how to rely on his instincts when it comes to mating.

Scene 2: The Boss's Response

  • The boss responds by asking Dilbert what his instincts are telling him.
  • Dilbert responds by saying that he needs to run away from the situation.

Scene 3: The Punchline

  • The boss interprets Dilbert's response as a sign that he is ready to mate.
  • He congratulates Dilbert on his decision and tells him to go for it.

Overall

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of relying on instincts when it comes to matters of the heart. It suggests that sometimes, our instincts can lead us astray, and that we may need to take a more thoughtful approach to finding a compatible partner.

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