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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 4th May 2012

Dilbert//8420, first published fourteen years ago on Friday 4th May 2012


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inventions tazer cell phone boss's desk tased technology


Official transcript

Wally: I invented a taser that looks exactly like a cellphone. Boss: Gaaa-a-a-a-a-a-a. Wally: I left it on our boss's desk, but it sounds like he's done with it.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I INVENTED A TAZER THAT LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE A CELLPHONE.

COOL!

CAN I SEE IT?

GAAA-A-A AA-AA I LEFT IT ON OUR BOSS'S DESK, BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE HE'S DONE WITH IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Cellphone Disguise"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a tazer disguised as a cellphone. The story unfolds as follows:

  • A character invents a tazer that resembles a cellphone.
  • He showcases the device to his coworkers, who are impressed by its design.
  • However, when he attempts to use it on his boss, he realizes that it sounds like a tazer when activated.

Key Elements:

  • The tazer is designed to look like a cellphone.
  • The character's coworkers are initially impressed by the device.
  • The character's plan to use the tazer on his boss backfires due to its distinctive sound.

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