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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 30th December 2010

Dilbert//7929, first published sixteen years ago on Thursday 30th December 2010


Tags

competitor from future terminate company issue time travle robot building skills zombies


Official transcript

Dilbert says, "A competitor from the future is sending robots back in time to terminate our company."

Dilbert says, "So far it's not much of an issue because their time travel technology is way ahead of their robot-building skills."

Wally says, "Is that as fun as it looks?"

Alice says, "Totally. They're like zombies, but crunchier."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

A COMPETITOR FROM THE FUTURE IS SENDING ROBOTS BACK IN TIME TO TERMINATE OUR COMPANY.

SO FAR IT'S NOT MUCH OF AN ISSUE BECAUSE THEIR TIME TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY IS WAY AHEAD OF THEIR ROBOT-BUILDING SKILLS.

OT IS THAT AS FUN AS IT LOOKS?

TOTALLY THEY'RE LIKE ZOMBIES, BUT CRUNCHIER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Time Travel Technology"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic comments and observations, discussing the introduction of time travel technology in his company. The conversation revolves around the potential benefits and drawbacks of this innovation, with Dilbert expressing skepticism about its practical applications.

Key Points:

  • A competitor is sending robots back in time to terminate the company.
  • Dilbert questions the usefulness of time travel technology for robot-building skills.
  • He compares the technology to zombies and crunchier, implying that it is unappealing and unproductive.
  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of using time travel technology in a business setting, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

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