Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 9th October 1994
Dilbert//2003, first published 32 years ago on Sunday 9th October 1994
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ask dilbert attractive bad hair engineers can't lie hairdo insults woman make ship date technical questions truth bugs are features
Official transcript
"I brought Dilbert, in case you have any technical questions about our product."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
I BROUGHT DILBERT, IN CASE YOU HAVE ANY TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR PRODUCT.
HEH-HEH... ENGINEERS DON'T KNOW HOW TO LIE. THE TRUTH WILL BE MINE.
- ) TED SAID YOUR PRODUCT IS BUG-FREE.
IS THAT TRUE, DILBERT?
WELL... YES, THAT'S TRUE I MEAN... BASICALLY TRUE. TECHNICALLY TRUE SORT OF NO-O-O!! IT'S A LIE!
ALL THE BUGS WERE RECLASSIFIED AS SECURITY FEATURES JUST TO MAKE THE SHIP DATE!!
AND WE BOTH THINK YOU COULD BE ATTRACTIVE IF YOU'D JUST DO SOMETHING WITH YOUR HAIR WHY DID I BRING YOU ALONG?
THE EVIDENCE SUGGESTS THAT YOU'RE STUPID
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled, balding man with a blue shirt and red tie, and Ted, a bespectacled, balding man with a blue shirt and red tie.
Panel 1: Dilbert presents Ted with a product and inquires about its technical specifications. Ted responds, "I brought Dilbert, in case you have any technical questions about our product." This exchange highlights the humorous contrast between the two characters.
Panel 2: Ted asks, "Heh-heh... Engineers don't know how to lie. The truth will be mine." This statement showcases Ted's confidence in his product's quality.
Panel 3: Dilbert inquires, "Uh-oh... Engineers don't know how to lie. The truth will be mine." Ted responds, "Ted said your product is bug-free. Is that true, Dilbert?" This exchange highlights the importance of testing and validation in product development.
Panel 4: Dilbert responds, "Well... yes, that's true." Ted asks, "I mean... basically true. Technically true. Sort of..." This exchange highlights the nuances of technical language and the potential for misinterpretation.
Panel 5: Dilbert responds, "No-o-o!! It's a lie!" Ted explains, "All the bugs were reclassified as security features just to make the ship date!!" This exchange highlights the challenges of meeting deadlines and the potential for creative solutions.
Panel 6: Dilbert asks, "And we both think you could be attractive if you'd just do something with your hair." Ted responds, "Why did I bring you along?" This exchange highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration in product development.
Panel 7: Dilbert concludes, "The evidence suggests that you're stupid." This final exchange highlights the humor and wit of the comic strip, as well as the importance of clear communication and technical accuracy in product development.
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