Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 12th October 2003

Dilbert//5293, first published 23 years ago on Sunday 12th October 2003

Tags

new version every feature current version leapfrog competition better products pile of crud

Official transcript

"Hey, it's a customer!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HEY, IT'S A CUSTOMER!

YOU'RE IN LUCK; OUR NEXT VERSION HAS EVERY FEATURE YOU'LL EVER WANT!

I WAS READY TO BUY YOUR CURRENT VERSION... BUT I GUESS I'LL WAIT.

WHEN WILL OUR NEW VERSION BE READY?

THE NEW VERSION WILL LEAPFROG OUR COMPETITION.

IT DOES?

LEAPFROG? THAT IMPLIES THAT THEY HAVE BETTER PRODUCTS RIGHT NOW.

BUY OUR PRODUCT, YOU STINKIN' SLAPIPILE OF CRU!!

YEAR.

I HAVE TO RUN.

TRY NOT TO BLOW THE SALE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Leapfrogging Competition"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in [insert publication name], features a humorous exchange between a customer and a sales representative. The customer expresses interest in purchasing the latest version of a product, but the sales representative reveals that the next version will be released in a year, surpassing the current version's features.

Key Points:

• The customer is eager to buy the current version, but the sales representative teases them with the prospect of a better product in the future.
• The sales representative uses the term "leapfrog" to emphasize the competitive advantage of the new version.
• The customer is frustrated by the sales representative's tactics and demands a better deal.
• The sales representative remains unapologetic, insisting that the customer should wait for the new version.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the common practice of sales representatives using clever language to upsell products. The use of the term "leapfrog" adds a touch of humor to the exchange, highlighting the competitive nature of the tech industry.

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