Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 28th September 2021

Dilbert//11854, first published five years ago on Tuesday 28th September 2021

Social Anxiety

Open source transcript

WHAT CAN I DO TO FIX MY SOCIAL ANXIETY?

TRY KEEPING IN MIND THAT NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOU WHATSOEVER.

IT'S WORKING, BUT I THINK IT MIGHT BE CREATING A NEW PROBLEM.

I DON'T CARE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Social Anxiety Solution"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in [insert publication date], presents a humorous take on social anxiety. The conversation between Dilbert and his boss highlights the absurdity of trying to fix his social anxiety by considering everyone else's opinions.

• Dilbert's Concern: Dilbert expresses his concern about fixing his social anxiety, seeking advice from his boss.
• Boss's Response: The boss suggests that Dilbert try keeping in mind that no one cares about him whatsoever, implying that people are too self-absorbed to notice or care about his social anxiety.
• Dilbert's Reaction: Dilbert is unimpressed by this advice, responding with "I don't care" and suggesting that it might be creating a new problem.

Key Takeaway:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that people are too self-absorbed to notice or care about others' social anxiety. It highlights the absurdity of trying to fix one's social anxiety by considering everyone else's opinions. Ultimately, the strip suggests that sometimes, the best solution is to simply not care what others think.

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