Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 30th March 1997
Dilbert//2906, first published 29 years ago on Sunday 30th March 1997
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security system cost fortune camera every room criminal activity fortress portected show kids stuff stolen
Official transcript
Dilbert installs a panel on the wall. He tells Dogbert, "This security system cost a fortune but it's worth it."
Dilbert says, "I put a camera in every room to deter any criminal activity."
Dilbert says, "We may now go to the park knowing our fortress is protected."
Dilbert and Dogbert sit on a park bench. A man walks by carrying a lamp. The man walks by carrying a couch. The man walks by carrying the cameras. He thinks, "I can't wait to show my kids what I do at work."
Dilbert says, "I can only think of one thing worse than having all of my stuff stolen."
Dilbert says, "And that is having some of it returned."
The thief walks by with the couch. He says, "This thing is hideous in good light."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
THIS SECURITY SYSTEM COST A FORTUNE BUT IT'S WORTH IT.
I PUT A CAMERA IN EVERY ROOM TO DETER ANY CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
WE MAY NOW GO TO THE PARK KNOWING OUR FORTRESS IS PROTECTED I CAN'T WAIT TO SHOW MY KIDS WHAT I DO AT WORK.
I CAN ONLY THINK OF ONE THING WORSE THAN HAVING ALL OF MY STUFF STOLEN.
AND THAT IS HAVING SOME OF IT RETURNED.
THIS THING IS HIDEOUS IN GOOD LIGHT.
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AI Analysis
Title: "Security System"
Summary:
The comic strip follows the misadventures of Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with bureaucracy, as he attempts to install a security system in his home. The story begins with Dilbert's enthusiasm for the system, which he believes will deter criminal activity and provide a sense of security for his family. However, his plans are quickly foiled when he realizes that the system is more complicated than he anticipated and requires a camera in every room to detect potential threats.
As Dilbert navigates the challenges of installing the system, he encounters a series of humorous mishaps, including a malfunctioning camera that captures an embarrassing moment with his boss, a run-in with a pesky squirrel, and a confrontation with a group of teenagers who are attempting to break into his house. Despite these setbacks, Dilbert remains determined to protect his home and family, but his efforts ultimately prove to be futile as the system is rendered useless due to a power outage.
Throughout the strip, Dilbert's deadpan humor and exasperated expressions add to the comedic effect, making for an entertaining and relatable read. The story pokes fun at the absurdities of modern technology and the challenges of trying to keep up with the latest security trends. Overall, "Security System" is a lighthearted and humorous take on the frustrations of everyday life, sure to resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with technology or felt like they're fighting a losing battle against the forces of chaos.
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