Dilbert Does Physics: Check it Out on Dilbert.com

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a specific Dilbert comic from June 30, 2008, and its references to physics concepts such as anti-matter and Dirac. Participants express their interpretations and reactions to the comic, exploring its humor and context.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion about the comic, indicating that it may require familiarity with Dilbert to fully appreciate.
  • One participant notes amusement with the references to anti-matter and Dirac, despite finding the punchline weak.
  • There is a suggestion that the thread should be moved to a comic section, although uncertainty exists about the existence of such a section for Dilbert comics.
  • Another participant raises a concern that moving the thread might conflict with an agreement related to PhD comics and potential financial support for the forum.
  • A later reply indicates a moment of realization about the humor, suggesting varying levels of understanding among participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express differing levels of understanding and appreciation for the comic, with no consensus on its humor or the appropriateness of the thread's placement.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions regarding the existence of a dedicated comic section for Dilbert and the implications of mixing different comic discussions in the forum.

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Check it out:

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Thread title refers to the comic for June 30, 2008.
 
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I didn't get it.
 
There wasn't anything to get. It's Dilbert.
 
Moridin said:
I didn't get it.

Guess it helps to be a regular reader. Dilbert has no love life. But in the anti-universe, apparently he is considered handsome.

Anyway I was more amused by the reference to anti-matter and Dirac than I was by the actual punchline, which I'll admit was rather weak.
 
Should get a mod to move this to the comic section.
 
binzing said:
Should get a mod to move this to the comic section.

...There's no comic section... is there?

There's the PhD comic section, but that's just for PhD comics...
 
That's what I meant. Seems like they should be able to put it in there, shouldn't be a big deal.
 
It could be a big deal. Greg worked out some kind of agreement with PHD comics, they might be sending some support $'s to this forum. If that's the case, it may not be kosher to mix other comics in with that thread.
 
Oooh! I get it! I get jokes.
 

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