Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 8th February 2018
Dilbert//10526, first published eight years ago on Thursday 8th February 2018
Someone Stole Phb's Idea
Tags
ideas, patent, copyright, invention, credit
Official transcript
Boss: Hey! Someone stole my product idea! Dilbert: To be fair, your idea would have been obvious to a monkey with a drinking problem. Boss: But a monkey couldn't build this product. Dilbert: Neither can you. Let's call it a tie.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
HEY! SOMEONE STOLE MY PRODUCT IDEA!
TO BE FAIR, YOUR IDEA WOULD HAVE BEEN OBVIOUS TO A MONKEY WITH A DRINKING PROBLEM.
BUT A MONKEY COULDN'T BUILD THIS PRODUCT.
NEITHER CAN YOU.
LET'S CALL IT A TIE.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "A Monkey with a Drinking Problem"
Summary:
The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his witty observations and sarcastic remarks. In this strip, Dilbert is approached by an individual who has stolen his product idea.
Panel 1:
- The individual presents Dilbert with a small device.
- Dilbert is surprised and asks what it is.
- The individual explains that it's a tie.
Panel 2:
- Dilbert is unimpressed and points out that a monkey with a drinking problem could have built the tie.
- He emphasizes that the idea would have been obvious to a monkey with a drinking problem.
Panel 3:
- The individual tries to defend the tie, but Dilbert remains uninterested.
- Dilbert suggests that the individual could have built a better product if they had a monkey with a drinking problem as a partner.
Panel 4:
- The individual becomes frustrated and walks away.
- Dilbert is left standing alone, still holding the tie.
Key Takeaways:
- The comic strip highlights Dilbert's skepticism and sarcasm when faced with a poorly executed idea.
- It also showcases his ability to think creatively and come up with humorous solutions to problems.
- The strip's title, "A Monkey with a Drinking Problem," is a clever play on words that adds to the humor and irony of the situation.
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