Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 20th December 1989

Dilbert//249, first published 37 years ago on Wednesday 20th December 1989

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dilbert dogbert invention logical creative engineer

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at a table examining a device. Dilbert says, "I'm afraid I'll never figure out how to make my invention work."

Dogbert says, "You are too logical. Use the right side of your brain."

Dilbert says, "Hmm . . . Yes, I must call on my creative side . . ."

Dilbert puts the gadget on the table, hangs his head and says, "Now it doesn't work AND I want to cry."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M AFRAID I'LL NEVER FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE MY INVENTION WORK.

YOU ARE TOO LOGICAL. USE THE RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR BRAIN.

HMM... YES, I MUST CALL ON MY CREATIVE SIDE...

NOW IT DOESN'T WORK AND I WANT TO CRY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Invention of Suffering"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1989, features Dilbert, a bespectacled character with a distinctive appearance, sitting at a desk with his dog, Dogbert. Dilbert is shown holding a device that appears to be an invention, and he is accompanied by a speech bubble that reads, "I'm afraid I'll never figure out how to make my invention work."

The strip is divided into three panels, each depicting a different scene:

Panel 1: Dilbert is shown holding the device and looking at it with a puzzled expression. He says, "You are too logical. Use the right side of your brain."

Panel 2: Dilbert is shown holding the device and looking at it with a determined expression. He says, "Hmm... yes, I must call on my creative side..."

Panel 3: Dilbert is shown holding the device and looking at it with a sad expression. He says, "Now it doesn't work and I want to cry."

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that sometimes, even with the best intentions and creative thinking, things just don't work out as planned. It highlights the frustration and disappointment that can come with trying to invent something new and innovative. Overall, the strip is a humorous commentary on the challenges of creativity and innovation.

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