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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 18th February 2015

Dilbert//9440, first published 11 years ago on Wednesday 18th February 2015

Sent To Disable Elbonian Internet


Tags

annoyance, binary, code, coding, developing countries, frustration, internet, technology


Official transcript

Dilbert Comic Strip Series - Elbonians hack Dilbert's company network

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I HAVE BEEN SENT TO DISABLE THE ELBONIAN INTERNET AS RETALIATION FOR HACKING INTO OUR CORPORATE NETWORK.

ONLY OUR ELITES USE THE INTERNET.

THE REST OF US DON'T CARE. KNOCK YOURSELF OUT.

ZERO, ZERO, ONE, ZERO, ONE...

\1/ I WISH SOMEONE WOULD JUST DISABLE THIS THING.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Elbonian Internet"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor, in a conversation with a group of Elbonians. The conversation revolves around the topic of disabling the Elbonian internet, which is portrayed as a retaliatory measure for hacking into the corporate network.

Key Points:

  • Dilbert is sent to disable the Elbonian internet as a form of retaliation.
  • The Elbonians are depicted as being uninterested in the internet, with one of them saying, "Only our elites use the internet. The rest of us don't care. Knock yourself out."
  • Another Elbonian responds with, "Zero, zero, one, zero, zero, one..." which is interpreted by Dilbert as a request to disable the internet.
  • The comic strip ends with Dilbert wishing someone would just disable the internet, implying that he is frustrated with the situation.

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor to comment on the absurdity of the situation and the Elbonians' lack of interest in the internet. It also highlights the frustration that can come with dealing with complex technical issues.

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