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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 8th June 2011

Dilbert//8089, first published fifteen years ago on Wednesday 8th June 2011


Tags

friendship gadgets mobile (cell) phones shoulder holder jealousy is attractive relationships


Official transcript

Dilbert: I invented a shoulder holder for my phone. I felt bad keeping my best friend in my pocket. Jealousy in not attractive.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I INVENTED A SHOULDER HOLDER FOR MY PHONE.

I FELT BAD KEEPING MY BEST FRIEND IN MY POCKET.

JEALOUSY IS NOT ATTRACTIVE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "A Shoulder to Cry On"

Summary:

  • The comic strip revolves around Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and workplace frustrations.
  • In this particular strip, Dilbert invents a shoulder holder for his phone, initially feeling good about it.
  • However, he soon realizes that the device is not attractive and is more of a nuisance than a useful invention.
  • The strip pokes fun at the idea of trying to solve problems with technology and the potential consequences of such endeavors.

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