Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 18th January 1996

Dilbert//2469, first published thirty years ago on Thursday 18th January 1996

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bag of toys dogbert dogbert 2000 huge market operating system plastic important software software developers silicon engineering

Official transcript

The caption says, "Dogbert meets with software developers."

Dogbert sits at a table with a laptop that is hooked up to an overhead projector. Dogbert says, "Note the huge market for software that runs on the 'Dogbert 2000' operating system."

Dogbert reaches into a bag and says, "But who cares? The important thing is that I brought a bag of toys."

As the software developers play with the toys, Dogbert thinks, "Some say the computer industry is built on silicon. I think foam and plastic are equally important."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT MEETS WITH SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS NOTE THE HUGE MARKET FOR SOFTWARE THAT RUNS ON THE "DOGBERT 2000" OPERATING SYSTEM.

BUT WHO CARES? THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT I BROUGHT A BAG OF TOYS.

SOME SAY THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY IS BUILT ON SILICON. I THINK FOAM AND PLASTIC ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dogbert Meets with Software Developers"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dogbert, a character known for his sarcastic and mischievous nature, interacting with a group of software developers. The conversation revolves around the importance of software in the market and the significance of bringing a bag of toys to a meeting.

Key Points:

• Dogbert meets with software developers and notes the huge market for software that runs on the "Dogbert 2000" operating system.
• He asks who cares about the operating system and emphasizes the importance of bringing a bag of toys.
• The developers are confused by Dogbert's statement and ask if he is serious.
• Dogbert explains that the computer industry is built on silicon, and foam and plastic are equally important.
• The developers are skeptical and question Dogbert's logic.
• Dogbert's response is nonsensical, leaving the developers bewildered.

Overall:

The comic strip showcases Dogbert's eccentric personality and his tendency to make absurd statements. The developers' reactions provide a humorous contrast to Dogbert's illogical reasoning.

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