Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 16th December 1991

Dilbert//975, first published 35 years ago on Monday 16th December 1991

Tags

dogbert technology dilbert tiny pcs phone phones new newest call progress annoying

Official transcript

Dilbert says, "Dogbert, I got tiny 'PCS' phones for both of us."

Dilbert continues, "It's the newest technology! I'll be able to call you at any time, no matter where we are!"

The phone sits on the pillow next to Dogbert. As it rings, Dogbert thinks, "Why must all progress start out as something annoying?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT, I GOT TINY "PCS" PHONES FOR BOTH OF US.

IT'S THE NEWEST TECHNOLOGY! I'LL BE ABLE TO CALL YOU AT ANY TIME, NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE!

WHY MUST ALL PROGRESS START OUT AS SOMETHING ANNOYING?

BZZZ BZZZ BZZZ

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "P.C.S. = Personal Communications Services"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1991, revolves around the theme of technology and its impact on personal relationships. The story begins with Dogbert, a cynical and sarcastic character, introducing a new technology called "P.C.S." (Personal Communications Services) phones, which are tiny and can be used for both personal and business purposes.

As the story progresses, Dogbert becomes increasingly frustrated with the constant ringing of the P.C.S. phones, which he believes are disrupting his peace and quiet. He tries to explain to the phone that he wants to be able to call him at any time, no matter where they are, but the phone responds with a series of annoying beeps and buzzes.

The comic strip ends with Dogbert's exasperated expression, as he realizes that the P.C.S. phones are not only annoying but also impossible to turn off. The final panel shows Dogbert lying on the floor, surrounded by the ringing phones, with a thought bubble that reads, "Why must all progress start out as something annoying?"

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea of new technologies and their potential to disrupt our daily lives. It highlights the challenges of adapting to change and the importance of finding ways to manage our time and attention in a world filled with distractions.

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