Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 10th September 2012

Dilbert//8549, first published fourteen years ago on Monday 10th September 2012

Tags

dating mobile (cell) phones humiliation disrespect company relationships business

Official transcript

Dilbert: Do you mind if i check something on my phone? Woman: Why would I mind the humiliation and disrespect of being with a man who prefers the company of his phone? Dilbert: That's the sort of attitude that makes you finish second to my phone.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DO YOU MIND IF I CHECK SOMETHING ON MY PHONE?

WHY WOULD I MIND THE HUMILIATION AND DISRESPECT OF BEING WITH A MAN WHO PREFERS THE COMPANY OF HIS PHONE?

THAT'S THE SORT OF ATTITUDE THAT MAKES YOU FINISH SECOND TO MY PHONE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Mind Your Manners"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2012, features Dilbert and his assistant, Alice, in a humorous exchange. The conversation begins with Alice asking Dilbert if he minds her checking something on his phone. Dilbert responds by questioning why she would mind the humiliation and disrespect of being with a man who prefers the company of his phone. Alice retorts that it's the sort of attitude that makes her finish second to his phone.

The comic strip playfully highlights the stereotype that men often prioritize their phones over human interaction, leading to humorous and relatable moments. The exchange showcases the lighthearted and satirical tone characteristic of the 'Dilbert' comic strip.

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