Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 19th June 1994

Dilbert//1891, first published 32 years ago on Sunday 19th June 1994

Tags

new cucbicle self suffcient work space life suport various tubes watch to body vital signs monitor central location human resources dept emergency hiring

Official transcript

"Here's your new cubicle: the Cuborg 2000."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HERE'S YOUR NEW CUBICLE: THE "CUBORG 2000." IT'S A SELF-SUFFICIENT WORK SPACE AND LIFE- SUPPORT SYSTEM!

THESE TUBES ATTACH TO VARIOUS PARTS OF YOUR BODY SO YOU NEVER HAVE TO LEAVE "VARIOUS PARTS"?

LET'S JUST SAY YOU DON'T WANT TO GET THESE TWO TUBES MIXED UP.

WE'LL MONITOR YOUR VITAL SIGNS FROM A CENTRAL LOCATION THE COMPANY NURSE?

NO, THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, IN CASE WE HAVE TO DO SOME EMERGENCY HIRING IS IT UPGRADEABLE?

YEAH, THE CUBORG 3000 IS EXPECTED TO HAVE AIR HOLES

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Cuborg 2000" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with corporate bureaucracy.

Storyline

• Dilbert is shown introducing a new cubicle, the "Cuborg 2000", to a coworker.
• The Cuborg 2000 is described as a self-sufficient work space and life-support system, with various tubes attached to the body to monitor vital signs.
• However, the coworker expresses concern about the tubes and the potential for emergency hiring, leading to a discussion about the upgradeability of the Cuborg 2000.

Humor and Satire

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a futuristic office space that is both efficient and self-sufficient, but also raises questions about the implications of such technology on human relationships and work environments.
• The humor is rooted in the absurdity of the situation and the deadpan delivery of Dilbert's responses.
• The comic strip satirizes the corporate culture and the tendency to prioritize efficiency and productivity over human well-being.

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