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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 19th April 1995

Dilbert//2195, first published 31 years ago on Wednesday 19th April 1995


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dogbert financial advisor living in dumpster twenty years dogcart deferred income own a mansion photo of mansion


Official transcript

Dogbert says to a prospective client, "Here's a picture of you living in a dumpster in twenty years."

Dogbert continues, "But if you invest in the 'Dogbert Deferred Income Fund' take a look at what you could own someday!!"

The client says, "I could own a mansion?!!"

Dogbert says, "You could own a photograph."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

DOGBERT: FINANCIAL ADVISOR HERE'S A PICTURE OF YOU LIVING IN A DUMPSTER IN TWENTY YEARS.

BUT IF YOU INVEST IN THE "DOGBERT DEFERRED INCOME FUND" TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT YOU COULD OWN SOMEDAY!!

I COULD OWN A MANSION?!!

YOU COULD OWN A PHOTOGRAPH.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dogbert: Financial Advisor"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Dogbert, a financial advisor, and his client, who is a dumpster diver. The client has invested in the "Dogbert Deferred Income Fund" and is eager to know what he can own someday.

Key Points:

  • Dogbert presents a picture of the client living in a dumpster for twenty years.
  • The client asks if he can own a mansion if he invests in the fund.
  • Dogbert responds by saying he could own a photograph.
  • The client is disappointed and leaves the meeting.

Humor and Satire:

The comic strip uses humor and satire to poke fun at the idea of investing in a fictional fund and the unrealistic expectations that come with it. The punchline about owning a photograph is a clever twist on the typical investment advice, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

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