Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 21st June 2022

Dilbert//12120, first published four years ago on Tuesday 21st June 2022

Dogbert The Selfish Therapist

Open source transcript

DOGBERT THE SELFISH THERAPIST I KEEP TELLING PEOPLE HOW GREAT I AM, BUT FOR SOME REASON, I CAN'T MAKE FRIENDS.

HAVE YOU TRIED YELLING?

HOW WOULD THAT HELP?

I JUST THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUNNY BECAUSE THEY HATE YOU ANYWAY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dogbert the Selfish Therapist"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dogbert, a self-absorbed and manipulative dog, as a therapist. He is attempting to convince his patient that he is not being selfish by trying to make friends, but rather he is just trying to help others.

Panel Breakdown:

• The first panel shows Dogbert sitting in a therapist's chair, with a patient sitting across from him. Dogbert says, "I keep telling people how great I am, but for some reason, I can't make friends."
• In the second panel, the patient asks, "Have you tried yelling?" Dogbert responds, "How would that help?"
• In the third panel, the patient suggests, "I just thought it would be funny because they hate you anyway." Dogbert looks pleased with himself, implying that he has finally found a way to make friends by being hated.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a selfish individual trying to justify their behavior by claiming they are trying to help others. It also highlights the absurdity of Dogbert's actions and the patient's willingness to humor him.

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