Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 5th April 2002

Dilbert//4738, first published 24 years ago on Friday 5th April 2002

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dogbert tech support

Official transcript

Headline: Dogbert Tech Support. Dogbert says into his telephone headset, "It works fine on my machine."

On the other end of the line, the customer says, "Yes, but this call is about MY PC. May we talk about MY problem now?"

Dogbert replies, "Okay, your PC is defective and you're selfish. That's an attractive package you've got going there."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT'S TECH SUPPORT IT WORKS FINE ON MY MACHINE.

YES, BUT THIS CALL IS ABOUT MY PC.

MAY WE TALK ABOUT MY PROBLEM NOW?

OKAY. YOUR PC IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU'RE SELFISH. THAT'S AN ATTRACTIVE PACKAGE YOU'VE GOT GOING THERE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Tech Support"

Summary:

The comic strip "Tech Support" from Dilbert features Dogbert, a cynical and sarcastic character, providing technical support to a frustrated customer. The customer is experiencing issues with their PC and calls Dogbert for assistance.

Key Points:

• The customer is dissatisfied with their PC's performance and seeks help from Dogbert.
• Dogbert, known for his sarcastic attitude, takes the call and begins to assist the customer.
• The customer expresses frustration with their PC's defects and lack of selflessness.
• Dogbert responds by pointing out the attractive package the PC comes in, implying that it is the customer's responsibility to appreciate its features.
• The customer is left feeling unimpressed and unsatisfied with Dogbert's response.

Overall:

The comic strip "Tech Support" from Dilbert pokes fun at the common experience of dealing with technical support and the frustration that can come with it. Dogbert's sarcastic attitude and unhelpful response add to the humor and satire of the strip.

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