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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 18th April 1995

Dilbert//2194, first published 31 years ago on Tuesday 18th April 1995


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dogbert financial advisor sticks nuuities capital gains reduce income taxes give me money die a pauper


Official transcript

A prospective client sits across from Dogbert's desk. Dogbert says, "Stocks . . . annuities . . . derivatives . . . capital gains tax . . ."

Dogbert shouts, "It's all too confusing for you!! Give me all your money now or you'll die a pauper!! Now! Now!! Before interest rates fall!! As he signs a document, the client says, "Will this reduce my income taxes?"

Dogbert says, "More than you might guess."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

DOGBERT: FINANCIAL ADVISOR STOCKS... ANNUITIES...

DERIVATIVES...

CAPITAL GAINS TAX IT'S ALL TOO CONFUSING FOR YOU!! GIVE ME ALL YOUR MONEY NOW OR YOU'LL DIE A PAUPER!!

NOW! NOW! BEFORE INTEREST RATES FALL!!

WILL THIS REDUCE MY INCOME TAXES?

MORE THAN YOU MIGHT GUESS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Financial Advisor"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dogbert, a white rabbit, as a financial advisor. He is seated at a desk with a client, who is seeking advice on reducing income taxes. Dogbert's response is unexpected and humorous, as he suggests that the client should "die a pauper" before interest rates fall.

Key Elements:

  • Dogbert's unorthodox approach to financial planning
  • The client's confusion and frustration with Dogbert's advice
  • The comedic tone of the strip, poking fun at the complexities of personal finance

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