Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 26th May 1991

Dilbert//771, first published 35 years ago on Sunday 26th May 1991

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dogbert graduate school hard knocks gain wisdom obtained suffering course whacking objects rationalize experience dedicated teacher stick basics

Official transcript

Dilbert stands in front of a room of people. He says, "Welcome to Dogbert's 'School of Hard Knocks.'"

Dogbert says, "This is the school you've heard so much about."

Dogbert continues, "Chances are, one of your parents is a graduate of this school."

Dogbert continues, "At Dogbert's School of Hard Knocks, you will gain the wisdom that can only be obtained through suffering."

Dogbert opens a box and continues, "Throughout the course, I'll be whacking you with various blunt objects."

Dogbert continues, "It may be unpleasant at first, but you'll get used to it."

Dogbert continues, "Eventually, your brain will rationalize the whole experience. You'll think I'm a dedicated teacher, and you'll actually believe you learned something."

Dogbert shakes a stick and says, "Stick with the basics, I say."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WELCOME TO DOGBERT'S "SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS." THIS IS THE SCHOOL YOU'VE HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT.

CHANCES ARE, ONE OF YOUR PARENTS IS A GRADUATE OF THIS SCHOOL.

AT DOGBERT'S SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS, YOU WILL GAIN THE WISDOM THAT CAN ONLY BE OBTAINED THROUGH SUFFERING.

THROUGHOUT THE COURSE, I'LL BE WHACKING YOU WITH VARIOUS BLUNT OBJECTS.

IT MAY BE UNPLEASANT AT FIRST, BUT YOU'LL GET USED TO IT.

EVENTUALLY, YOUR BRAIN WILL RATIONALIZE THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE. YOU'LL THINK I'M A DEDICATED TEACHER, AND YOU'LL ACTUALLY BELIEVE YOU LEARNED SOMETHING.

STICK WITH THE BASICS, I SAY.

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AI Analysis

Title: "Hard Knocks: A Humorous Take on Life's Challenges"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in the "Dilbert" series, offers a satirical look at the challenges of life. The story begins with a character named Dogbert, who is welcomed to his school of hard knocks. Dogbert is initially optimistic, but soon realizes that the school is not what he expected. Instead of learning valuable lessons, he is subjected to various forms of punishment, including being whacked with blunt objects and having his brain rationalized.

Despite the harsh conditions, Dogbert remains determined to learn from his experiences. He believes that the school will eventually teach him something, and he is willing to stick with the basics. The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that life can be tough, but ultimately rewarding if we are willing to put in the effort.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip uses humor to highlight the challenges of life.
• Dogbert's determination to learn from his experiences is admirable.
• The strip suggests that even in difficult situations, there is always something to be learned.

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