Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 20th January 2006

Dilbert//6124, first published twenty years ago on Friday 20th January 2006

Official transcript

Dogbert's Tech Support "Before I can help you, I need your tech support product identification code."

"You can find it by going to your local landfill and digging until you see your product's original packaging."

"But don't disturb the seagulls or they'll peck off your face."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT'S TECH SUPPORT BEFORE I CAN HELP YOU, I NEED YOUR TECH SUPPORT PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION CODE.

YOU CAN FIND IT BY GOING TO YOUR LOCAL LANDFILL AND DIGGING UNTIL YOU SEE YOUR PRODUCT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

BUT DON'T DISTURB THE SEAGULLS OR THEYLL PECK OFF YOUR FACE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dogbert's Tech Support"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dogbert, a character known for his sarcastic and condescending attitude, playing the role of a tech support specialist. The strip is divided into three panels, each showcasing a different interaction between Dogbert and a customer.

Panel 1:

• Dogbert is seated at a desk with a computer monitor in front of him.
• A customer is shown on the phone, asking for help with a product identification code.
• Dogbert responds with a sarcastic remark, "Before I can help you, I need your tech support product identification code."

Panel 2:

• The customer is shown digging through their local landfill to find the product's original packaging.
• Dogbert responds with another sarcastic comment, "You can find it by going to your local landfill and digging until you see your product's original packaging."

Panel 3:

• The customer is shown sitting at a desk, holding a seagull to their ear.
• Dogbert responds with a final sarcastic remark, "But don't disturb the seagulls or they'll peck off your face."

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the frustration and absurdity of dealing with technical support, highlighting the often-exasperating experience of trying to resolve issues with complex products.

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