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Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 8th April 2012

Dilbert//8394, first published fourteen years ago on Sunday 8th April 2012


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lunch date not attracted technoloigy only like tech people are creepy delivery system viruses germs picture photoshop people hater


Official transcript

Tina: Wally, do you want to go to lunch? Wally: No, thanks. I"m a digisexual now. Tina: What: Wally: I'm no longer attracted to people. I only like technology. People creep me out. You're basically a delivery system for viruses, germs, and unreasonable favor requests. I'm willing to take a picture of you, but that's as far as I'll go. Tina: This is the most disturbing conversation I've ever had. Wally: Thank goodness for Photoshop.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

WALLY, DO YOU WANT TO GO TO LUNCH?

NO, THANKS. I'M A DIGISEXUAL NOW.

WHAT?

I'M NO LONGER ATTRACTED TO PEOPLE.

I ONLY LIKE TECHNOLOGY.

PEOPLE CREEP ME OUT.

YOU'RE BASICALLY A DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR VIRUSES, GERMS, AND UNREASONABLE FAVOR REQUESTS.

I'M WILLING TO TAKE A PICTURE OF YOU, BUT THAT'S AS FAR AS I'LL GO.

THIS IS THE MOST DISTURBING CONVERSATION I'VE EVER HAD.

CLICK THANK GOODNESS FOR PHOTOSHOP.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Evolution of Technology"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 2012 by Scott Adams, features the main character Dilbert, a software engineer, engaging in a conversation with his coworker Wally. The conversation highlights the changing nature of technology and its impact on human interaction.

Key Points:

  • Dilbert expresses his desire to go to lunch, but Wally is preoccupied with his computer.
  • Wally's response reveals his newfound attraction to technology, which has replaced his interest in people.
  • Dilbert takes a picture of Wally using his phone, commenting on the disturbing conversation they've had.
  • Wally responds by thanking goodness for Photoshop, implying that he's edited the photo to make it more flattering.

Themes:

  • The comic strip explores the theme of technology's impact on human relationships and communication.
  • It highlights the ways in which technology can both connect and isolate people.
  • The strip also touches on the idea that technology can be used to manipulate and distort reality.

Tone:

  • The tone of the comic strip is humorous and satirical, poking fun at the ways in which technology can dominate our lives.
  • The use of wordplay and clever dialogue adds to the comedic effect.

Overall:

  • The comic strip provides a thought-provoking commentary on the role of technology in modern society.
  • It encourages readers to reflect on their own relationships with technology and consider the potential consequences of our increasing reliance on digital devices.

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