@Stui: I can't believe you're the first person to mention the word "gently" in the first panel! Hilarious, especially in juxtaposition with the second panel!
Lol, I am from Germany, but "even" I got the Sullenberger joke. Awesome. "I see a Koi Pond" hehe. Geetings from the cold Germany to all Dilbert Fans btw.