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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 13th May 2013

Dilbert//8794, first published thirteen years ago on Monday 13th May 2013


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boss inventions joking remote control shocked stick collar wearable computing necklace computer


Official transcript

Wally: Wearable computing is the next big thing. This is my prototype of a necklace computer. Prepare to be shocked. Dilbert: Did you just talk him into wearing a remotely controlled shock collar? Wally: People think I have no goals.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

WEARABLE COMPUTING IS THE NEXT BIG THING.

THIS IS MY PROTOTYPE OF A NECKLACE COMPUTER.

PREPARE TO BE SHOCKED.

DID YOU JUST TALK HIM INTO WEARING A REMOTELY CONTROLLED SHOCK COLLAR?

PEOPLE THINK I HAVE NO GOALS.

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collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Wearable Computing"

Summary:

  • The comic strip revolves around Dilbert's enthusiasm for wearable computing, which he believes will be the next big thing.
  • He showcases his prototype, a necklace computer, and invites his coworkers to try it out.
  • However, his coworkers are unimpressed and skeptical about the practicality of such technology.
  • The strip humorously highlights the potential pitfalls of embracing new technology without considering its limitations or usefulness.

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