Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 8th July 1992

Dilbert//1180, first published 34 years ago on Wednesday 8th July 1992

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dilbert investor financial advisor timid product window certificate deposit withdraw flying debenture trade off money fling

Official transcript

Dilbert and the financial advisor sit at the table. The advisor says, "For the timid investor, I recommend our 'Perpetual Certificates of Deposit.'"

The man continues, "They earn the highest possible interest. The only trade-off is that you can never withdraw it."

Dilbert asks, "Why don't I just fling my money out a window?"

The advisor replies, "Ah, you've heard of our 'Flying Debenture' product?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

FOR THE TIMID INVESTOR, I RECOMMEND OUR "PERPETUAL CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT." THEY EARN THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE INTEREST.

THE ONLY TRADEOFF IS THAT YOU CAN NEVER WITHDRAW IT.

1-8 WHY DON'T I JUST FLING MY MONEY OUT A WINDOW?

AH, YOU'VE HEARD OF OUR "FLYING DEBENTURE" PRODUCT?

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AI Analysis

Title: "Flying Debenture Product"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip revolves around a conversation between two men, with one recommending a "perpetual certificates of deposit" to the other. The latter expresses concerns about the investment, citing the potential for trade-offs and the risk of not being able to withdraw funds. In response, the first man introduces the "Flying Debenture Product," which is not fully explained. The humor lies in the absurdity of the product name and the lack of clarity surrounding its features. The comic strip pokes fun at the complexity of financial products and the potential for investors to be misled by clever marketing.

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