Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 23rd January 2019

Dilbert//10875, first published seven years ago on Wednesday 23rd January 2019

No Recognisiton

Tags

addiction, office workers, social media, video games, expectations

Official transcript

Man: Video games and social media have made me addicted to artificial success. But here in the real world, I do not receive the recognition I so crave.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

VIDEO GAMES AND SOCIAL MEDIA HAVE MADE ME ADDICTED TO ARTIFICIAL SUCCESS.

BUT HERE IN THE REAL WORLD, I DO NOT RECEIVE THE RECOGNITION I SO CRAVE.

THAT'S BECAUSE ALL YOU DO IS PLAY VIDEO GAMES AND USE SOCIAL MEDIA.

SEE? IM GETTING NOTHING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Addiction to Artificial Success"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in, features Dilbert and his co-worker discussing the impact of video games and social media on their lives. The conversation begins with Dilbert's observation that video games and social media have contributed to his addiction to artificial success. His co-worker responds by saying that he does not receive recognition for his work in the real world, implying that he is also seeking validation through these platforms.

The conversation takes a humorous turn when Dilbert reveals that he is getting nothing from his efforts, despite his addiction. The co-worker's response, "See? I'm getting nothing," suggests that he is also aware of the futility of his actions but continues to engage in them nonetheless.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea that people often seek validation and recognition through artificial means, such as video games and social media, rather than pursuing meaningful achievements in their personal and professional lives.

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