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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 1st December 1994

Dilbert//2056, first published 32 years ago on Thursday 1st December 1994


Tags

dogberts tech support online data base compatible computer software red blotches poison ivy technology engineering


Official transcript

Dogbert sits at a desk using a computer. He says into the phone, "According to my online database, our product isn't compatible with your computer."

Dogbert continues, "It's also incompatible with all other computers and all other software including our own."

Dogbert continues, "And those red blotches on your hands - that's because our box is made of poison ivy."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

DOGBERT'S TECH SUPPORT ACCORDING TO MY ONLINE DATABASE, OUR PRODUCT ISN'T COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR COMPUTER IT'S ALSO INCOMPATIBLE WITH ALL OTHER COMPUTERS AND ALL OTHER SOFTWARE INCLUDING OUR OWN.

AND THOSE RED BLOTCHES ON YOUR HANDS - THAT'S BECAUSE OUR BOX IS MADE OF POISON IVY

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Incompatible"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dogbert, the villainous office mascot, as he attempts to install his company's software on a coworker's computer. However, the software is incompatible with the computer, leading to a humorous exchange between Dogbert and the coworker.

Key Points:

  • Dogbert's software is incompatible with the computer.
  • Dogbert blames the computer for being "poison ivy" and claims that his software is incompatible with all other computers and software.
  • The coworker is frustrated and annoyed by Dogbert's antics.
  • The comic strip pokes fun at the common issue of software incompatibility and the frustrations that come with it.

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