Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 23rd September 2010

Dilbert//7831, first published sixteen years ago on Thursday 23rd September 2010

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pitchman new product salesman block of wood machine rays reality distortion stand on stool consumers

Official transcript

Dogbert the Pitchman Dogbert says, "Fire up the reality distortion field as soon as I'm introduced."

Dogbert says, "Our product is nothing but a block of wood, and yet you need three of them."

Man says, "I am a creative individual who does as he is told."

Man 2 says, "I can't feel my arm!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DOGBERT THE PITCHMAN FIRE UP THE REALITY DISTORTION FIELD AS SOON AS I'M INTRODUCED.

OUR PRODUCT IS NOTHING BUT A BLOCK OF WOOD, AND YET YOU NEED THREE OF THEM.

I AM A CREATIVE INDIVIDUAL WHO DOES AS HE IS TOLD.

I CAN'T FEEL MY ARM!

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Reality Distortion Field"

Summary:

The comic strip, titled "Reality Distortion Field," features Dogbert, a character known for his manipulative and deceitful nature, introducing a product that claims to create a reality distortion field. The product is marketed as a solution to help individuals overcome their limitations and achieve success.

Panel Breakdown:

• Panel 1: Dogbert introduces the product, emphasizing its ability to fire up the reality distortion field and make the user feel like they can do anything.
• Panel 2: A customer is shown using the product, with Dogbert's voiceover explaining that the product is nothing but a block of wood, but the customer needs three of them to achieve the desired effect.
• Panel 3: The customer is shown holding up the block of wood, with Dogbert's voiceover saying, "I am a creative individual who does as he is told." The customer is then surrounded by a group of people who are also holding up blocks of wood, with one person saying, "I can't feel my arm!"

Themes and Commentary:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of reality distortion fields and the ways in which people can be manipulated into believing in them. It also comments on the power of suggestion and the ease with which people can be convinced to do something without fully understanding the underlying mechanics.

Overall:

The comic strip is a humorous commentary on the human tendency to believe in things that may not be entirely real or rational. It highlights the importance of critical thinking and skepticism in evaluating claims and products.

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