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Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 8th November 2020

Dilbert//11530, first published six years ago on Sunday 8th November 2020

Banana Is Not An Apple


Tags

anger, apple, argue, banana, business, doctored image, google, managers & supervisors, search, wrong


Official transcript

dilbert holding out banana: i'm not hungry today. do you want my banana?

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I'M NOT HUNGRY TODAY.

DO YOU WANT MY BANANA?

THAT'S AN APPLE.

UM... NO.

THIS IS A BANANA.

CLEARLY IT IS NOT.

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE MAKING ME DO A GOOGLE SEARCH TO PROVE I KNOW WHAT A BANANA IS.

SEE? THOSE ARE BANANAS. THIS LOOKS JUST LIKE THE PHOTOS.

THIS IS A BANANA.

THOSE IMAGES ARE DOCTORED THERE ARE A MILLION BANANA IMAGES! THEY ARE NOT ALL DOCTORED!

YOU KNOW HOW I KNOW YOU ARE WRONG?

BECAUSE YOU NEVER ADMIT YOU ARE WRONG.

GOTCHA!

THAT IS NOT A THING!!!

THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ARE WRONG SAY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Banana Conundrum"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip revolves around a humorous exchange between Dilbert and his coworker, Wally. The conversation begins with Dilbert inquiring about his coworker's desire for a banana, to which Wally responds with a clarification that he wants an apple. However, Dilbert persists, insisting that Wally wants a banana, leading to a series of absurd and humorous exchanges.

  • Initial Exchange: Dilbert asks if Wally wants a banana, and Wally clarifies that he wants an apple.
  • Dilbert's Persistence: Dilbert insists that Wally wants a banana, despite Wally's clarification.
  • Escalation: The conversation becomes increasingly absurd, with Dilbert becoming more aggressive in his assertion that Wally wants a banana.
  • Conclusion: The strip ends with Dilbert's coworker, Wally, pointing out the absurdity of the situation and the fact that they are all bananas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The comic strip highlights the importance of clear communication and the potential for misinterpretation in everyday conversations.
  • It also showcases the absurdity and humor that can arise from miscommunication and the willingness to challenge one's own assumptions.

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