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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 6th September 1996

Dilbert//2701, first published thirty years ago on Friday 6th September 1996


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netwrok administartor take down network keystroke being doctor goofy stuff paws


Official transcript

Dogbert stands on a chair with his paw poised over the keyboard. Dogbert thinks, "As network administrator I can take down the network with one keystroke."

Dogbert presses a key and the employees all scream. Dogbert thinks, "It's just like being a doctor but without getting gooky stuff on my paws."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

AS NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR I CAN TAKE DOWN THE NETWORK WITH ONE KEYSTROKE.

AAGH!!!

AEEE!!

EEEK!!

MYWORK!!

WAAA!!!

IT'S JUST LIKE BEING A DOCTOR BUT WITHOUT GETTING GOOKY STUFF ON MY PAWS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Network Administrator's Dilemma"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the misadventures of a network administrator, who is also a doctor, as they navigate the challenges of their job. The story begins with the administrator's attempt to take down the network with one keystroke, only to be thwarted by the sound of their coworkers' work. Despite their best efforts, the administrator is unable to silence their coworkers, and the noise continues to distract them from their work.

Key Elements:

  • The network administrator's attempt to take down the network with one keystroke
  • The sound of coworkers' work distracting the administrator
  • The administrator's frustration and inability to silence their coworkers
  • The use of humor and satire to comment on the challenges of working in a busy office environment

Overall:

The comic strip provides a humorous take on the challenges of working in a busy office environment, highlighting the difficulties of getting work done when surrounded by distractions. The use of satire and exaggeration adds to the comedic effect, making the strip an entertaining and relatable read.

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