Dogbert was originally created only so Dilbert would have someone to talk to .
As the strip progressed , Adams developed the character to be an anti-hero , metaphorically personifying the dark , cynical side of Adams 's own personality .
Dogbert was originally created only so Dilbert would have someone to talk to , but as the strip progressed , Adams developed the character to be an anti-hero , metaphorically personifying the dark , cynical side of Adams 's own personality .