Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 3rd September 1995

Dilbert//2332, first published 31 years ago on Sunday 3rd September 1995

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laptop freezing up telecommuting distracted at home virtual cubcile invisible walls cone of prodcutivity dedicated cone focused corporate vision firm commitment work at hime victory

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk in his bathrobe. Dogbert says, "My laptop PC keeps freezing up. Come take a look at it."

Dilbert replies, "I'm telecommuting, Dogbert. I can't be distracted by home projects."

Dilbert says, "Don't come another step closer. This is my virtual cubicle, within which I can not be disturbed."

Dilbert spreads his arms and continues, "These invisible walls form a cone of productivity around me."

Dilbert continues, "Within this zone I am a dedicated employee, totally focused on the corporate vision."

Dilbert continues, "Nothing can distract me from my firm commitment to the work-at-home principle."

Dogbert says, "Fine. I think I'll set the couch on fire."

Dilbert and Dogbert sit at the table working on a laptop. Dogbert says, "Another victory for the distractor!"

Dilbert says, "I swear, someday principle will win!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY LAPTOP PC KEEPS FREEZING UP.

COME TAKE A LOOK AT IM TELECOMMUTING, DOGBERT. I CAN'T BE DISTRACTED BY HOME PROJECTS.

DON'T COME ANOTHER STEP CLOSER. THIS IS MY VIRTUAL CUBICLE, WITHIN WHICH I CAN NOT BE DISTURBED.

THESE INVISIBLE WALLS FORM A CONE OF PRODUCTIVITY AROUND ME.

WITHIN THIS ZONE I AM A DEDICATED EMPLOYEE, TOTALLY FOCUSED ON THE CORPORATE VISION.

NOTHING CAN DISTRACT ME FROM MY FIRM COMMITMENT TO THE WORK-AT-HOME PRINCIPLE.

93 FINE. I THINK I'LL SET THE COUCH ON FIRE ANOTHER VICTORY FOR THE DISTRACTOR!

I SWEAR, SOMEDAY PRINCIPLE WILL WIN!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip, originally published in 1996, features Dilbert, a white mouse, and Dogbert, a grey dog. The strip revolves around Dilbert's work-from-home setup and his attempts to avoid distractions.

Key Elements

• Dilbert is shown working from home, trying to stay focused despite various distractions.
• Dogbert, a grey dog, is depicted as a mischievous and distracting presence in Dilbert's home office.
• The strip humorously highlights the challenges of working from home and the importance of finding ways to stay productive amidst distractions.

Overall

The comic strip is a lighthearted and relatable portrayal of the modern work-from-home experience, poking fun at the challenges of staying focused and avoiding distractions.

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