Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 20th November 2008

Dilbert//7159, first published eighteen years ago on Thursday 20th November 2008

Tags

computer distraction internet productive pictures of gadgets technology

Official transcript

Dilbert: I want to be productive, but the internet is calling to me. Computer: Hey, buddy. I've got pictures of gadgets. Dilbert: Cool ones? Computer: Sure, let's pretend that matters.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I WANT TO BE PRODUCTIVE, BUT THE INTERNET IS CALLING TO ME.

PSST!

HEY, BUDDY. I'VE GOT PICTURES OF GADGETS.

COOL ONES?

SURE, LET'S PRETEND THAT MATTERS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Productivity vs. Technology"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic commentary on office life, struggling with the allure of technology. The strip is divided into three panels, each depicting Dilbert's internal monologue and his interactions with his computer.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert thinks to himself, "I want to be productive, but the internet is calling to me."
• He's sitting at his desk, looking at his computer screen with a mix of temptation and reluctance.

Panel 2:

• Dilbert's boss, Wally, enters the room and says, "Hey, Buddy. I've got pictures of gadgets."
• Dilbert's eyes light up, and he asks, "Cool ones?"
• Wally responds, "Sure, let's pretend that matters."

Panel 3:

• Dilbert is now fully engaged with his computer, scrolling through pictures of gadgets.
• His thought bubble reads, "Psst!" as if he's trying to convince himself to stay focused.
• The caption above him says, "Hey, Buddy. I've got pictures of gadgets."

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the common struggle of staying productive in the face of digital distractions. Dilbert's internal conflict and eventual surrender to the allure of technology are relatable to many who work in offices or spend a lot of time on computers. The strip's humor lies in its lighthearted portrayal of this universal struggle.

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