Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 19th November 2002

Dilbert//4966, first published 24 years ago on Tuesday 19th November 2002

Tags

mostly cosmetic change unplug invention people into sheep cosmetic change

Official transcript

Dilbert is tinkering with a machine. He says to Dogbert, "My invention will turn people into mindless sheep."

Dogbert responds, "I'm curious how you'll know it works. I assume it's mostly a cosmetic change."

Dilbert has been transformed into a sheep, but he doesn't know it. He continues to tinker with the machine and asks, "Dogbert, did you unplug it as I asked you?"

Dogbert replies, "Couldn't be bothered."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY INVENTION WILL TURN PEOPLE INTO MINDLESS SHEEP.

I'M CURIOUS HOW YOU'LL KNOW IT WORKS. I ASSUME IT'S MOSTLY A COSMETIC CHANGE.

DOGBERT, DID YOU UNPLUG IT AS I ASKED YOU?

COULDN'T BE BOTHERED

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Mindless Sheep"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dogbert's invention, which has the power to transform people into mindless sheep. The inventor, a man with a white lab coat and glasses, is initially curious about how the device works, assuming it's a cosmetic change. However, when he asks Dogbert to unplug the device, he is met with resistance from the sheep-like person, who is unable to be bothered.

Key Elements:

• Dogbert's invention
• Transformation of people into mindless sheep
• The inventor's curiosity and assumption about the device's function
• The sheep-like person's inability to be bothered when asked to unplug the device

Overall:

The comic strip explores the theme of mindless conformity and the consequences of relying on technology to solve problems. It also highlights the importance of critical thinking and questioning the status quo.

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