Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 23rd October 1989

Dilbert//191, first published 37 years ago on Monday 23rd October 1989

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dilbert dogbert video tape tennis instruction

Official transcript

Dilbert sits on the floor hugging his knees and watching television. Dogbert says, "You've been watching this video tape over and over for days."

Dilbert says, "These tennis instruction tapes are great. I can just feel my game improving as I watch."

Dilbert continues, "In fact, I see no need to actually physically play the game ever again."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU'VE BEEN WATCHING THIS VIDEO TAPE OVER AND OVER FOR DAYS.

THESE TENNIS INSTRUCTION TAPES ARE GREAT. I CAN JUST FEEL MY GAME IMPROVING AS I WATCH.

IN FACT, I SEE NO NEED TO ACTUALLY PHYSICALLY PLAY THE GAME EVER AGAIN.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Tennis Tape"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive hairdo, engaged in a conversation with his boss. Dilbert's boss is holding a tennis racket and has been watching a video tape of himself playing tennis for days. The boss is convinced that the tennis instruction tapes are effective, as he can feel his game improving simply by watching them.

However, Dilbert points out the obvious flaw in this logic: "In fact, I see no need to actually physically play the game ever again." The boss is oblivious to this contradiction, and the conversation ends with Dilbert shaking his head in amusement at his boss's naivety.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that watching instructional videos can replace actual practice or experience.
• It highlights the importance of critical thinking and skepticism when evaluating the effectiveness of new methods or technologies.
• The strip showcases the humorous and relatable dynamic between Dilbert and his boss, which is a hallmark of the "Dilbert" comic strip series.

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