Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 13th February 2005

Dilbert//5783, first published 21 years ago on Sunday 13th February 2005

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erased data base laptop prototype blamed boss set up boss erased screamed

Official transcript

"La-la-la-la-la... oops."

"I inadvertently erased our entire customer database and all of the backups."

"How can I explain this to our pointy-haired boss?"

"Grab your laptop and follow me."

"It's only a prototype. So whatever you do, don't touch anything."

"GAAa!!! YOU ERASED THE CUSTOMER DATABASE!!"

"ALL OF THE BACKUPS, TOO, YOU STUPID, STUPID #*@!*!"

"I should've stopped before #*@!*!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

LA- LA- LA- LA LA...OOPS.

I INADVERTENTLY ERASED OUR ENTIRE CUSTOMER DATABASE AND ALL OF THE BACKUPS.

HOW CAN I EXPLAIN THIS TO OUR POINTY- HAIRED BOSS?

GRAB YOUR LAPTOP AND FOLLOW ME.

IT'S ONLY A PROTOTYPE, SO WHATEVER YOU DO.

DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING.

GAAA!!!

YOU ERASED THE CUSTOMER DATABASE!!

ALL OF THE BACKUPS, TOO, YOU STUPID, STUPID #*3|2!

Touch I SHOULD HAVE STOPPED BEFORE #*3!*!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Database Debacle"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2005, revolves around the character Dilbert's misadventures with a customer database. The story unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert inadvertently erases the entire database and all backups, leading to chaos.
• His boss is furious, demanding an explanation.
• Dilbert, in a desperate attempt to save face, claims he has a prototype that can restore the data.
• However, he is caught in a lie when his boss discovers that the prototype is actually a laptop with a "touch touch touch" button.
• The boss is not amused, and Dilbert is left to face the consequences of his actions.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the common IT problem of data loss and the tendency for IT professionals to make excuses.
• It highlights the importance of having proper backup systems in place to prevent such disasters.
• The strip also showcases Dilbert's signature wit and sarcasm, making it a humorous and relatable read for IT professionals and anyone who has ever dealt with technology-related mishaps.

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