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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 6th September 2018

Dilbert//10736, first published eight years ago on Thursday 6th September 2018

Carol Gets Some Candor


Tags

carol, wally, radical candor, candor, compliment, deer, scat, forest, fire


Official transcript

Wally: Looks like you got a good dose of radical candor.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

LOOKS LIKE YOU GOT A GOOD DOSE OF RADICAL CANDOR.

YES, BUT IT CAME BUNDLED WITH INSINCERE KINDNESS, SO ALL I FELT WAS SOME TINGLING.

538 YOU LOOK LIKE DEER SCAT AFTER A FOREST FIRE.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CANDOR.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Radical Candor"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2018, features a conversation between two characters, Dilbert and his boss. The exchange revolves around the concept of "radical candor," which is described as a combination of insincere kindness and a good dose of candor.

Key Points:

  • The boss expresses his admiration for Dilbert's "good dose of radical candor."
  • Dilbert responds by saying that it came bundled with insincere kindness, leaving him feeling tingling.
  • The boss then compares Dilbert's appearance to a deer that has been scathed by a forest fire, thanking him for his candor.

Themes:

  • The comic strip explores the theme of workplace communication and the importance of being honest and direct in one's interactions with colleagues.
  • It also touches on the idea that even well-intentioned comments can be misinterpreted or come across as insincere.

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