Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 13th September 2018

Dilbert//10743, first published eight years ago on Thursday 13th September 2018

Present Company Excluded

Tags

dilbert, carol, virtual, human, organic, cheated, present, excluded, problem

Official transcript

Dilbert: I just spent three days using virtual reality with no human contact whatsoever. Now every time I interact with an organic human, I feel cheated.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I JUST SPENT THREE DAYS USING VIRTUAL REALITY WITH NO HUMAN CONTACT WHATSOEVER.

NOW EVERY TIME I INTERACT WITH AN ORGANIC HUMAN, I FEEL CHEATED.

PRESENT COMPANY EXCLUDED?

HERE'S ANOTHER PROBLEM I NEVER HAVE IN VIRTUAL REALITY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Virtual Reality Conundrum"

This 'Dilbert' comic strip, originally published in 2018, humorously explores the theme of virtual reality and its effects on human relationships. The story revolves around Dilbert's experience of spending three days in a virtual reality world with no human contact, leading him to feel cheated when he returns to reality.

Panel 1: The first panel shows Dilbert at his desk, looking unimpressed as he says, "I just spent three days using virtual reality with no human contact whatsoever."

Panel 2: In the second panel, Dilbert is shown standing in front of a large metal cage, saying, "Now every time I interact with an organic human, I feel cheated."

Panel 3: The third panel depicts Dilbert at his desk again, holding a cup of coffee and saying, "Here's another problem I never have in virtual reality: present company excluded?"

Summary: The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of escaping into virtual reality and the consequences of doing so. It highlights the irony that while virtual reality can provide a sense of freedom and escape, it ultimately leads to feelings of isolation and disconnection from the real world. The punchline about present company being excluded adds a layer of humor to the strip, emphasizing the absurdity of Dilbert's situation. Overall, the comic strip offers a lighthearted commentary on the potential drawbacks of relying too heavily on technology for social interaction.

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