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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 20th April 2007

Dilbert//6579, first published nineteen years ago on Friday 20th April 2007


Official transcript

"This product will leapfrog the iPod and provide pleasure to all five of your senses."

"The user can download pictures, smells, tastes, and celebrity tickling patterns."

"The test group preferred it over eating. They're all dead."

"It has the coolness factor."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

THIS PRODUCT WILL LEAPFROG THE iPOD AND PROVIDE PLEASURE TO ALL FIVE OF YOUR SENSES.

THE USER CAN DOWNLOAD PICTURES, SMELLS, TASTES, AND CELEBRITY TICKLING PATTERNS.

THE TEST GROUP PREFERRED IT OVER EATING. THEY'RE ALL DEAD.

IT HAS THE COOLNESS FACTOR

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "iPod Innovation"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2007, humorously critiques the design of the iPod. The story unfolds as follows:

  • The creator of the iPod, Dilbert, proudly presents his invention to a group of test subjects.
  • He highlights the product's unique feature: it will leapfrog the iPod and provide pleasure to all five senses.
  • The test group is initially enthusiastic, but their excitement quickly turns to horror as they experience the full range of sensory inputs.
  • The test subjects are overwhelmed by the iPod's ability to download pictures, smells, tastes, and celebrity tickling patterns.
  • The group's reaction is one of shock and disgust, with one member exclaiming, "It has the coolness factor."
  • The comic strip satirically comments on the potential consequences of over-engineering technology, highlighting the importance of considering user experience and practicality in product design.

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