Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 3rd January 1991

Dilbert//628, first published 35 years ago on Thursday 3rd January 1991

Tags

murder forever safe optimist pessimist 1957 due

Official transcript

Dilbert sits in a chair reading the newspaper and Dogbert sits on Dilbert's legs. Dilbert says, "Our town hasn't had a murder since 1957."

The caption says, "Definition of an optimist."

Dilbert thinks, "We're safe forever."

The caption says, "Definition of a pessimist."

Dogbert thinks, "We're due."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

OUR TOWN HASN'T HAD A MURDER SINCE 1957.

DEFINITION OF AN OPTIMIST DEFINITION OF A PESSIMIST WE'RE SAFE FOREVER.

WE'RE DUE.

NEWS

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Definition of an Optimist vs. Definition of a Pessimist"

Summary:

The comic strip humorously contrasts the perspectives of optimists and pessimists on the same situation. The scene unfolds in an office setting, where a character is reading the newspaper and contemplating the state of their town.

• Optimist: The optimist believes that the town hasn't had a murder since 1957, indicating a sense of safety and security.
• Pessimist: In contrast, the pessimist views this as a sign that they are due for a murder, highlighting their negative outlook.

The comic strip playfully illustrates the differences in how optimists and pessimists perceive the same information, with the optimist focusing on the positive aspect and the pessimist dwelling on the potential negative outcome.

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