Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 19th July 2020

Dilbert//11418, first published six years ago on Sunday 19th July 2020

People Believe Anything

Tags

argument, business, people, believe, anything, whisper, campaign, rival, management, dumb, covid, pandemic

Official transcript

all parties wearing face masks.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M STARTING A WHISPER CAMPAIGN AGAINST MY RIVAL IN MANAGEMENT.

I WANT YOU TO TELL PEOPLE HE BUYS BABIES FROM THE POOR AND EATS THEM.

NO ONE IS DUMB ENOUGH TO BELIEVE THAT.

PEOPLE WILL BELIEVE ANYTHING.

NOT ANYTHING.

YES, ANYTHING.

FINE. I'LL TRY IT, BUT ONLY TO PROVE HOW WRONG YOU ARE.

HOW MANY DOES HE EAT PER DAY?

I NEED A NEW PLANET.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Whisper Campaign"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2008, features Dilbert, a cynical office worker, attempting to launch a whisper campaign against his rival in management. The campaign involves spreading rumors that the rival eats babies from the poor.

Key Scenes:

• Dilbert's initial announcement of the campaign
• A conversation with a colleague, where he expresses his desire to prove that the rival is wrong
• A meeting with a new employee, where Dilbert tries to convince them to join the campaign
• A discussion with another colleague, who questions the effectiveness of the campaign

Themes:

• The power of rumors and gossip in the workplace
• The challenges of proving someone wrong
• The importance of critical thinking and skepticism

Humor:

• The absurdity of the whisper campaign and its potential consequences
• Dilbert's deadpan delivery and reactions to the situation

Overall:

The comic strip offers a humorous commentary on the dynamics of office politics and the spread of misinformation. It highlights the importance of critical thinking and skepticism in evaluating information and avoiding the pitfalls of gossip and rumor-mongering.

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