Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 16th April 2011

Dilbert//8036, first published fifteen years ago on Saturday 16th April 2011

Tags

computers & peripherals embarrassment internet & world wide web developed app spare time awful thing lees hinest marketing business

Official transcript

Ted: I developed this app in my spare time. What do you think? Dilbert: I think you made spare time look like an awful thing. If you'd like a less honest answer, I can recommend someone in marketing. Ted: I might try that.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I DEVELOPED THIS APP IN MY SPARE TIME. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

I THINK YOU MADE SPARE TIME LOOK LIKE AN AWFUL THING.

IF YOU'D LIKE A LESS HONEST ANSWER, I CAN RECOMMEND SOMEONE IN MARKETING.

I MIGHT TRY THAT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "App-ropriate Feedback"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and frustration with his job.
• In this strip, Dilbert develops an app that provides spare time recommendations.
• However, his coworker points out that the app's design looks like a "horrible thing."
• Dilbert takes this feedback as an opportunity to promote his app in marketing, despite its poor design.
• The strip pokes fun at the tendency of people to try to sell or promote anything, even if it's not well-made or effective.

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