Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 5th May 1989
Dilbert//20, first published 37 years ago on Friday 5th May 1989
Tags
invention lawyers money
Official transcript
Dilbert and Dogbert stand on either side of a device. Dogbert says, "I think you should see a lawyer before unleashing this new invention on mankind."
Later, Dilbert sits in an attorney's office. Dilbert says, ". . . I'm afraid my new invention will expose me to lots of lawsuits."
Dilbert asks, "Will you advise me?"
The lawyer replies, "No. Sounds like I can make more money by suing you."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
I THINK YOU SHOULD SEE A LAWYER BEFORE UNLEASHING THIS NEW INVENTION ON MANKIND.
LATER ... I'M AFRAID MY NEW INVENTION WILL EXPOSE ME TO LOTS OF LAWSUITS.
WILL YOU ADVISE ?
NO. SOUNDS LIKE I CAN MAKE MORE MONEY BY SUING YOU.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "The Inventor's Dilemma"
Summary:
The comic strip follows the story of an inventor who has created a groundbreaking new invention. However, he is hesitant to share his discovery with a lawyer due to concerns about potential lawsuits.
Panel Breakdown:
- Panel 1: The inventor is shown standing next to a grill, with a thought bubble above his head. He thinks to himself, "I think you should see a lawyer before unleashing this new invention on mankind."
- Panel 2: The inventor is shown sitting in a lawyer's office, with the lawyer asking him, "...I'm afraid my new invention will expose me to lots of lawsuits."
- Panel 3: The lawyer responds, "Will you advise me? No. Sounds like I can make more money by suing you."
Key Takeaways:
- The inventor is concerned about the potential legal consequences of his new invention.
- The lawyer is more interested in making money from a lawsuit than in advising the inventor.
- The comic strip highlights the challenges and risks associated with inventing and innovating.
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