Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 15th October 1997

Dilbert//3105, first published 29 years ago on Wednesday 15th October 1997

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monkeys pick stocks dogbert mutual fund better professional employee only monkeys high fees hiring the best paid commercial

Official transcript

On television, Dogbert speaks in a paid commercial about his mutual fund. Dogbert says, "Studies have shown that monkeys can pick stocks better than most professionals."

The Boss watches the tv commercial. Dogbert says, "That's why the Dogbert mutual fund employs only monkeys."

Dogbert sits at a desk surrounded by monkeys. Dogbert says, "Yes, our fees are high, but I don't apologize for hiring the best."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT MONKEYS CAN PICK STOCKS BETTER THAN MOST PROFESSIONALS.

PAID COMMERCIAL THAT'S WHY THE DOGBERT MUTUAL FUND EMPLOYS ONLY MONKEYS.

YES, OUR FEES ARE HIGH, BUT I DON'T APOLOGIZE FOR HIRING THE BEST.

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AI Analysis

Title: "Monkeying Around with Investments"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip humorously explores the concept of investing in the stock market. The strip is divided into three panels, each featuring Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and love of science fiction.

Panel 1:

• Dilbert is shown watching a TV commercial for a financial services company.
• The commercial claims that monkeys can pick stocks better than most professionals.
• Dilbert is skeptical, but the commercial's tagline, "Paid Commercial," suggests that it may be a legitimate offer.

Panel 2:

• Dilbert is shown sitting in a chair, looking unimpressed.
• A man is sitting across from him, explaining why the Dogbert Mutual Fund employs only monkeys.
• The man claims that the monkeys are high-fee employees, but Dilbert is unconvinced.

Panel 3:

• Dilbert is shown sitting at a table with a group of monkeys.
• The monkeys are all wearing suits and ties, and appear to be engaged in a business meeting.
• One of the monkeys turns to Dilbert and says, "Yes, our fees are high, but I don't apologize for hiring the best."
• Dilbert looks on, seemingly amused by the absurdity of the situation.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea of investing in the stock market and the often confusing and complex nature of financial services. It also highlights the importance of doing one's research and being cautious when making investment decisions.

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