Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 6th February 2002

Dilbert//4680, first published 24 years ago on Wednesday 6th February 2002

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computer viruses power cord spinal adjustment skeptical anecdotal evidence

Official transcript

A woman says into the telephone, "What can I do to avoid getting computer viruses?"

On the other end of the line, Dogbert replies, "Give your power cord a spinal adjustment once a week to prevent disease."

The woman is adjusting her power cord. She says aloud, "I was skeptical until he said there's anecdotal evidence that it works!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHAT CAN I DO TO AVOID GETTING COMPUTER VIRUSES?

GIVE YOUR POWER CORD A SPINAL ADJUSTMENT ONCE A WEEK TO PREVENT DISEASE.

I WAS SKEPTICAL UNTIL HE SAID THERE'S ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE THAT IT WORKS!

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AI Analysis

Title: "A Skeptical Approach to Computer Viruses"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip presents a humorous exchange between two characters, highlighting the absurdity of seeking advice on avoiding computer viruses. The conversation unfolds as follows:

• A woman inquires about methods to prevent computer viruses.
• A coworker recommends a simple yet ineffective solution: giving her power cord a spinal adjustment once a week to prevent disease.
• The woman expresses skepticism, citing anecdotal evidence that the method works.

The comic strip pokes fun at the notion that a power cord can be adjusted to prevent computer viruses, highlighting the absurdity of relying on unproven methods.

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