Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 18th February 1998

Dilbert//3231, first published 28 years ago on Wednesday 18th February 1998

Tags

info meerical invest savings sell educational info avoid scams phase two

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his computer, hand on the mouse. Dogbert stands on the desk and says, "I'm going to make an infomercial."

Dogbert starts wagging his tail and says, "I'm targeting the people who want to invest their savings, but don't know how."

Dilbert says, "I hope you plan to sell educational information about how to avoid scams."

Dogbert says, "Good idea for phase two!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M GOING TO MAKE AN INFOMMERCIAL.

I'M TARGETING THE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO INVEST THEIR SAVINGS BUT DON'T KNOW HOw.

I HOPE YOU PLAN TO SELL EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO AVOID SCAMS.

GOOD IDEA FOR PHASE TWO!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Infomercial" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on office life.

Scene 1: Dilbert's Infomercial Idea

• Dilbert announces his plan to create an infomercial.
• He envisions targeting people who want to invest their savings but lack knowledge on how to do so.

Scene 2: Dilbert's Sales Pitch

• Dilbert pitches his idea to sell educational information on how to avoid scams.
• He claims it's a "good idea for Phase Two".

Scene 3: The Infomercial

• The infomercial features Dilbert pitching his product to an unsuspecting audience.
• He claims his product will help them avoid scams and make informed investment decisions.

Humor and Commentary

• The comic strip pokes fun at the common practice of selling get-rich-quick schemes and the gullibility of some people.
• Dilbert's character is known for his skepticism and criticism of corporate culture, making this strip a fitting example of his style.

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