Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 22nd August 2021

Dilbert//11817, first published five years ago on Sunday 22nd August 2021

Open source transcript

I DECIDED TO START MY OWN PODCAST BECAUSE, APPARENTLY ANY IDIOT CAN FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO ONE.

ALL I NEED IS A TINY BIT OF HELP WITH THE TECHNICAL STUFF.

DO YOU PLAN TO USE A CONDENSER MICROPHONE?

BECAUSE IF YOU DO, YOULL NEED PHANTOM POWER TO POLARIZE ITS TRANSDUCER ELEMENT.

AND MAKE SURE YOU USE A DE-ESSER SO YOU DON'T SOUND LIKE A SNAKE.

I DON'T KNOW WHAT ANY OF THAT MEANS.

HOW DO IDIOTS FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO ALL OF THAT?

THEY USUALLY ASK ME FOR A TINY BIT OF HELP.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "De-essing and De-escalation"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in, features Dilbert, a bespectacled, balding man with a distinctive hairstyle, in a humorous exchange with his coworker. The conversation revolves around the use of a de-esser, a device used to reduce sibilance in audio recordings, and the coworker's request for help with a condenser microphone.

Key Points:

• Dilbert is asked to start his own podcast, but he's unsure how to proceed.
• He seeks advice from his coworker, who recommends using a de-esser to eliminate snake-like sounds.
• Dilbert is confused and asks for clarification on what a de-esser is and how it works.
• The coworker explains that a de-esser is a device that reduces sibilance in audio recordings.
• Dilbert is still perplexed and asks how to use the device.
• The coworker provides a step-by-step guide on how to use the de-esser.
• Dilbert is relieved and grateful for the help, but the coworker's response is sarcastic, implying that he's not taking the situation seriously.

Humor:

The comic strip pokes fun at the technical jargon and complexities of audio equipment, as well as the absurdity of Dilbert's situation. The exchange between Dilbert and his coworker is laced with sarcasm and irony, adding to the humor. The strip's use of simple, yet effective, visual humor and clever wordplay makes it an entertaining read.

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