Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 18th December 1996

Dilbert//2804, first published thirty years ago on Wednesday 18th December 1996

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ratbert the consulatant computers highly exuberant general protection flying lessons

Official transcript

Ratbert stands on Alice's desk and says, "I don't know much about computers so I compensate by being highly exuberant."

Ratbert shouts, "Yes!! Yes!! Computers!! Wahoo!!!"

Ratbert looks at the monitor and says, "Hey look! It's not my fault; it's some guy named 'general protection.'"

Alice reaches for Ratbert and says, "It's time for your flying lessons."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

RATBERT THE CONSULTANT I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT COMPUTERS SO I COMPENSATE BY BEING HIGHLY EXUBERANT.

YES!! YES!!

COMPUTERS!!

WAHOO!!!

|// HEY LOOK! IT'S NOT MY FAULT; IT'S SOME GUY NAMED IT'S TIME "GENERAL FOR YOUR PROTECTION." FLYING LESSONS.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Ratbert the Consultant"

Summary:

The comic strip features Ratbert, a rodent who has become a consultant, advising a client on computer security. The client is concerned about the security of their computers and asks Ratbert for advice.

• Ratbert's Response: Ratbert responds by saying that he doesn't know much about computers but compensates for this by being highly exuberant.
• Client's Reaction: The client is surprised by Ratbert's response and asks him to explain what he means.
• Ratbert's Explanation: Ratbert explains that he has a general protection plan called "General Protection" that will protect the client's computers from flying lessons.
• Client's Reaction: The client is skeptical of Ratbert's plan and asks him to explain how it works.
• Ratbert's Explanation: Ratbert explains that the plan involves flying lessons, which will teach the client's computers how to protect themselves from flying objects.
• Client's Reaction: The client is still skeptical and asks Ratbert to provide more information about the plan.
• Ratbert's Response: Ratbert responds by saying that the plan is not his fault and that it's some guy named "General Protection" who is responsible for it.
• Client's Reaction: The client is frustrated with Ratbert's response and tells him that he needs to come up with a better plan.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea of consultants who don't know what they're doing but try to sound impressive anyway. It also highlights the importance of clear communication and effective problem-solving in consulting work.

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