Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 30th May 2018
Dilbert//10637, first published eight years ago on Wednesday 30th May 2018
Arguing With Idiots
Tags
happiness, secret, tip, arguing, psychology
Official transcript
Asok: Wally, how do you stay happy while the rest of us are stressed out? Wally: It's easy. Instead of arguing with idiots, I pretend I agree with them so they'll leave me alone. Asok: That sounds risky. Wally: Yes, I agree.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
WALLY, HOW DO YOU STAY HAPPY WHILE THE REST OF US ARE STRESSED OUT?
IT'S EASY. INSTEAD OF ARGUING WITH IDIOTS, I PRETEND I AGREE WITH THEM SO THEY'LL LEAVE ME ALONE.
THAT SOUNDS RISKY.
YES, I AGREE.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "The Art of Pretending"
Summary:
This 'Dilbert' comic strip, originally published in May 2018, revolves around the theme of pretending to be happy and avoiding arguments with idiots. The strip features Wally, a character known for his sarcastic and pessimistic outlook, engaging in a conversation with a coworker.
Key Points:
- Wally is asked how he stays happy while the rest of the team is stressed out.
- He responds that it's easy: instead of arguing with idiots, he pretends to agree with them to avoid leaving them alone.
- Wally's coworker agrees that this approach sounds risky, but Wally asserts that he has mastered the art of pretending.
- The strip humorously highlights Wally's unique approach to dealing with difficult situations and his ability to maintain a sense of humor in the face of adversity.
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