Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 28th October 1993

Dilbert//1657, first published 33 years ago on Thursday 28th October 1993

Tags

ratbert dogbert dilbert desk computer programming

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk working on his computer. Ratbert and Dogbert sit on the desk. Dogbert says, "Don't feel bad because you're awkward, Ratbert."

Dogbert continues, "There are people leading happy lives who are not only awkward but they're also homely and dull!"

Ratbert asks, "Do I have to learn any computer skills?"

Dogbert replies, "It seems like a requirement, but it's not."

Dilbert says, "Hey!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DON'T FEEL BAD BECAUSE YOU'RE AWKWARD, RATBERT.

THERE ARE PEOPLE LEADING HAPPY LIVES WHO ARE NOT ONLY AWKWARD BUT THEY'RE ALSO HOMELY AND DULL!

DO I HAVE TO LEARN ANY COMPUTER SKILLS?

HEY!

IT SEEMS LIKE A REQUIREMENT, BUT IT'S NOT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Awkward Lives"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic comments and humorous observations, in a conversation with Ratbert, his office mouse friend.
• The conversation revolves around the idea that people who are not only awkward but also homely and dull lead happy lives.
• Dilbert expresses his skepticism about learning computer skills, as he believes it's not a requirement for a happy life.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the notion that being awkward and unattractive can be an advantage in life, and that learning computer skills is not essential for happiness.

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