Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 7th January 2004

Dilbert//5380, first published 22 years ago on Wednesday 7th January 2004

Tags

stolen computer boss takes employee work unjust

Official transcript

It's time to go power shopping.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IT'S TIME TO GO POWER SHOPPING.

NICE COMPUTER.

DID YOU JUST GET IT.

GAAA!!!

SHOPPING ALWAYS PUTS ME IN A GOOD MOOD.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Shopping High"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a man who is eager to go power shopping, but his computer is not cooperating. The man tries to use the computer, but it is not functioning properly, and he becomes frustrated. In the end, he decides to take matters into his own hands and physically force the computer to work.

Key Panels:

• Panel 1: The man is sitting at his desk, looking at his computer with a thought bubble saying "IT'S TIME TO GO POWER SHOPPING."
• Panel 2: The man is standing in front of his computer, trying to use it, but it is not responding. He says "NICE COMPUTER. DID YOU JUST GET IT."
• Panel 3: The man is holding a baseball bat and standing in front of his computer, ready to hit it. He says "SHOPPING ALWAYS PUTS ME IN A GOOD MOOD."

Themes:

• The importance of having reliable technology for everyday tasks
• The frustration that can come with dealing with malfunctioning technology
• The humorous approach to resolving technical issues, such as using physical force

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