Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 6th December 2003

Dilbert//5348, first published 23 years ago on Saturday 6th December 2003

Tags

dating party phone number information email voicemail home phone offcie work email personal website too much info skeleton relationships

Official transcript

"I've never done this before, but may I have your phone number?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE, BUT MAY I HAVE YOUR PHONE NUMBER?

HOME PHONE... CELL PHONE...WORK PHONE ... HOME EMAIL..

WORK EMAIL... OTHER HOME EMAIL PERSONAL WEB SITE.

..AND IF THAT FAX MACHINE IS OUT OF PAPER, TRY THE ONE DOWN THE HALL, BUT LEAVE ME A VOICE MAIL IF YOU DO.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Evolution of Communication"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 2003, humorously highlights the challenges of staying in touch in a rapidly changing communication landscape. The scene unfolds in a social setting, where individuals are gathered, but instead of interacting face-to-face, they're all engaged with their phones.

Key Elements:

• The main character, Dilbert, is shown to be frustrated by the lack of personal interaction and the abundance of communication options available.
• He lists various methods of communication, including home phone, cell phone, work phone, home e-mail, work e-mail, other home e-mail, and personal web site.
• Dilbert's friend, Dogbert, suggests using a fax machine, which is out of paper, prompting Dilbert to leave a voice mail instead.

Themes:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the increasing reliance on technology for communication, highlighting the potential drawbacks of over-reliance on digital means.
• It also touches on the theme of social isolation, as people become more comfortable communicating through screens rather than engaging with others in person.

Overall:

The comic strip offers a lighthearted commentary on the changing nature of communication and the challenges that come with it. While technology has made it easier to stay connected, it also raises questions about the quality of our relationships and the importance of face-to-face interaction.

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