Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 20th September 1993

Dilbert//1619, first published 33 years ago on Monday 20th September 1993

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dilbert dogbert presentation computer

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert sit at a table in Dilbert's lab. Dilbert says, "I'm adjusting the pointer pen laser light for my presentation tomorrow."

Dilbert says, "I'm boosting the power so it's easier to see. Watch it while I get the phone."

Dogbert turns the power up and the pen glows. Dogbert says, "The aliens appear hostile, captain. Set phasers to full power!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M ADJUSTING THE POINTER. PEN LASER LIGHT FOR MY PRESENTATION TOMORROW.

I'M BOOSTING THE POWER SO IT'S EASIER TO SEE WATCH IT WHILE I GET THE PHONE.

RRR-ING THE ALIENS APPEAR HOSTILE, CAPTAIN.

SET PHASERS TO FULL POWER!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Power Boost"

Summary:

• The comic strip depicts Dilbert, a bespectacled man, sitting at his desk with a pointer pen laser light.
• He is adjusting the light's power, stating, "I'm boosting the power so it's easier to see."
• As he watches the light, he receives a phone call, which distracts him from his task.
• The aliens, who appear hostile, captain, set phasers to full power, adding to the comedic effect.
• The strip humorously portrays the challenges of multitasking and the consequences of distraction.

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