Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 18th March 2019

Dilbert//10929, first published seven years ago on Monday 18th March 2019

Boss Does Research On Internet

Tags

internet, searching, secret, unbelievable, nonsense, afraid, truth

Official transcript

Boss: I was doing some research on the internet...

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I WAS DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET..

UH AND I LEARNED THAT THERE IS A SECRET CIA BASE INSIDE THE SUN, BUT NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT IT.

MAYBE YOU SHOULDN'T DO RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET.

WHY ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE TRUTH?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "CIA Base on the Sun"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor, engaging in a conversation with his coworker, Wally. The conversation begins with Dilbert expressing his intention to conduct research on the internet, only to be interrupted by Wally, who reveals that there is a secret CIA base on the sun. Dilbert is skeptical, but Wally insists that no one is talking about it.

The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Wally asks Dilbert why he shouldn't do research on the internet, citing the potential risks of encountering misinformation. Dilbert responds by asking Wally why he is afraid of the truth, leading to a humorous exchange between the two characters.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea of conspiracy theories and the tendency for people to avoid seeking out information that challenges their beliefs. The strip's title, "CIA Base on the Sun," is a clever play on words that captures the absurdity of the conversation.

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