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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 23rd September 2019

Dilbert//11118, first published seven years ago on Monday 23rd September 2019

Would It Look The Same


Tags

boss, managers & supervisors, office workers, sarcasm, dumb, smart


Official transcript

Dilbert: Hypothetically, how would you know if I were dumber than you or much smarter? Because in both cases I would make choices that you wouldn't understand. Wouldn't it look the same to you?

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

HYPOTHETICALLY, HOW WOULD YOU KNOW IF I WERE DUMBER THAN YOU OR MUCH SMARTER?

BECAUSE IN BOTH CASES I WOULD MAKE CHOICES THAT YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND.

WOULDN'T IT LOOK THE SAME TO YOU?

I DON'T ENJOY TALKING TO YOU.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dumb or Smarter?"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in a newspaper, features Dilbert, a popular character created by Scott Adams. The strip is divided into three panels, each showcasing Dilbert's witty conversation with his coworker.

Panel 1:

  • Dilbert asks his coworker if he is dumber than he or much smarter.
  • The coworker responds with a question, "Because in both cases I would make choices that you wouldn't understand."

Panel 2:

  • Dilbert looks puzzled and asks, "Wouldn't it look the same to you?"
  • The coworker replies, "I don't enjoy talking to you."

Panel 3:

  • Dilbert appears to be deep in thought, contemplating the coworker's response.
  • The strip concludes with a humorous tone, highlighting the absurdity of the conversation.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that people often make choices that others may not understand, and that communication can be challenging. The use of humor and satire makes the strip relatable and entertaining, showcasing Dilbert's signature wit and clever observations on workplace dynamics.

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