Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 6th May 1997

Dilbert//2943, first published 29 years ago on Tuesday 6th May 1997

Tags

invented first web browser garbage man flashback computer waiting fro nothing out of hand blame on college kid technology

Official transcript

Dilbert and Dogbert walk in the park. Dilbert is wearing a sweatshirt. Dilbert asks, "Are you telling me that YOU invented the first Web browser?"

Dogbert replies, "Not alone. I worked with our garbage man."

The caption says, "Flashback."

Dogbert sits on a garbage can and tells the garbage man, "I wonder how long people would sit in front of a computer waiting for nothing."

The garbage man replies, "Let's find out!"

They sit at a computer. The garbage man asks, "What if this thing gets out of hand?"

Dogbert replies, "We'll blame it on some drunken college kid."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ARE YOU TELLING ME THAT YOU INVENTED THE FIRST WEB BROWSER?

NOT ALONE.

I WORKED WITH OUR GARBAGE MAN FLASHBACK I WONDER HOW LONG PEOPLE WOULD SIT IN FRONT OF A COMPUTER WAITING LET'S FIND FOR NOTHING.

OUT!

WHAT IF THIS THING GETS OUT OF HAND?

WE'LL BLAME IT ON SOME DRUNKEN COLLEGE KID.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Invention of the Web Browser"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1997, humorously explores the consequences of inventing the first web browser. The story begins with a man proudly declaring his creation to his dog, who remains unimpressed. The man's enthusiasm is short-lived as he soon realizes the potential impact of his invention on society.

Key Panels:

• Panel 1: A man proudly shows off his invention to his dog, saying, "Are you telling me that you invented the first web browser?"
• Panel 2: The dog responds with a sarcastic comment, "Not alone. I worked with our garbage man."
• Panel 3: The man is shown sitting in front of a computer, waiting for something to happen, and asks, "I wonder how long people would sit in front of a computer waiting for nothing."
• Panel 4: A person is depicted sitting in front of a computer, looking frustrated, and says, "Let's find out!"
• Panel 5: The man is shown sitting at a desk, surrounded by computers, and says, "What if this thing gets out of hand? We'll blame it on some drunken college kid."

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that inventions can have unintended consequences and that humans may not always be prepared for the impact of their creations. It also highlights the potential for technology to be misused or abused, leading to chaos and blame-shifting. Overall, the comic strip uses humor to comment on the complexities and challenges of modern technology.

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