Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 16th August 2010

Dilbert//7793, first published sixteen years ago on Monday 16th August 2010

Tags

invention scientist music player throw coffee cup kung fu knock out steal idea science

Official transcript

Man says, "I invented a music device that reads your brain waves and only plays songs that fit your mood."

The Boss says, "Kung Fu coffee cup!"

BONK! The Boss says, "Hey, look what I invented!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I INVENTED A MUSIC DEVICE THAT READS YOUR BRAIN WAVES AND ONLY PLAYS SONGS THAT FIT YOUR MOOD.

KUNG FU COFFEE CUP!

BONK!

HEY, LOOK WHAT I INVENTED!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Inventor's Dilemma"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around an inventor who has created a music device that reads brain waves and plays songs tailored to the user's mood. However, the device is not without its quirks, as demonstrated by the inventor's own experience.

• The inventor is shown sitting at his desk, wearing headphones and holding a microphone.
• He is surprised to hear a loud, obnoxious song blasting through the speakers, which he describes as "Kung Fu Coffee Cup!"
• The inventor is clearly annoyed by the unexpected music selection and exclaims, "Bonk!"
• He then looks at the device and says, "Hey, look what I invented!"
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a device that claims to read brain waves and play personalized music, but ultimately ends up playing something completely unexpected and annoying.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the potential flaws in relying on technology to understand human emotions and preferences.
• It also showcases the inventor's sense of humor and ability to laugh at himself, even when his creation doesn't quite work as intended.

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