Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 14th October 2018
Dilbert//10774, first published eight years ago on Sunday 14th October 2018
Tags
carol, wally, computer, problem, crumbs, crosstalk, protocols, help
Official transcript
Carol: Wally, can you help me with a computer problem?
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
WALLY, CAN YOU HELP ME WITH A COMPUTER PROBLEM?
PEOPLE USUALLY DON'T ASK ME FOR HELP.
WHY 15 THAT?
YOU'LL FIND OUT.
I CAN'T LOG IN TO THE SERVER.
I'LL NEED TO ASK YOU A FEW QUESTIONS.
HAVE YOU EVER EATEN FOOD NEAR YOUR COMPUTER?
UM.. YES.
THAT'S YOUR PROBLEM.
YOUR CRUMBS ARE CAUSING CROSSTALK ON THE PROTOCOLS.
IS THIS WHY NO ONE ASKS YOU FOR HELP?
IT'S IN THE TOP TEN.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Crosstalk"
Summary:
The comic strip, originally published in 2018, features Dilbert, a bald man wearing glasses and a green shirt, interacting with Wally, another character. The conversation begins with Dilbert asking Wally for help with a computer problem. Wally responds that people usually don't ask him for help, implying that he's not a typical source of assistance.
As the conversation progresses, Dilbert reveals that he's having trouble with his computer because he's eating food near it. Wally is unhelpful, saying that the issue is caused by crosstalk on the protocols and that it's in the top ten problems. Dilbert is frustrated and asks if this is the only reason no one asks him for help, to which Wally replies that it is.
The comic strip pokes fun at the common issue of crosstalk in computer protocols and the frustration that can come with it. It also highlights the humorous exchange between Dilbert and Wally, showcasing their unique personalities and interactions.
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