Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 31st December 1992

Dilbert//1356, first published 34 years ago on Thursday 31st December 1992

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dilbert engineer electronics devices techno bill cellular phone modem dial systems autodialing

Official transcript

Dilbert says to another engineer with electronic devices strapped to his body, "Please don't hurt me, Techno-Bill!"

Bill says, "Make your move."

Dilbert thinks, "My only chance is to use my cellular phone and modem to dial into his control module and set off all his systems."

Techno-Bill says as he presses a button on his cellular phone, "Fool! I have autodialing."

Dilbert runs away screaming as the gadgets on his belt ring and beep.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

PLEASE DON'T HURT ME, TECHNO-BILL!

MAKE YOUR MOVE.

MY ONLY CHANCE IS TO USE MY CELLULAR PHONE AND MODEM TO DIAL INTO HIS CONTROL MODULE AND SET OFF ALL HIS SYSTEMS.

FOOL! I HAVE AUTODIALING.

AAAGH!

BEEP BZZ22 BZZZ BZZZ DING RRRING

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Autodialing"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1992, revolves around the character of Techno-Bill, who is equipped with various gadgets and devices. The strip is divided into three panels, each depicting a different scenario.

Panel 1:

• Techno-Bill is shown wearing a device on his head, which he refers to as "Techno-Bill."
• He is instructed to "make your move" by someone off-panel.
• Techno-Bill responds by saying, "Please don't hurt me, Techno-Bill!"

Panel 2:

• Techno-Bill is shown holding a cell phone and modem, with a thought bubble above his head.
• The thought bubble reads, "My only chance is to use my cellular phone and modem to dial into his control module and set off all his systems."
• Techno-Bill exclaims, "Beep beep beep!"

Panel 3:

• Techno-Bill is shown running away from the device on his head, which has begun to beep and emit a loud noise.
• He yells, "Fool, I have autodialing!"
• The final panel shows Techno-Bill fleeing the scene, with the device still beeping in the background.

Overall:

The comic strip is a humorous commentary on the dangers of technology and the importance of being cautious when interacting with it. The use of sound effects and exaggerated expressions adds to the comedic effect, making it an entertaining and lighthearted read.

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