Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 8th October 2003

Dilbert//5289, first published 23 years ago on Wednesday 8th October 2003

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profitability year 3 key revenue comet strike oil crashes through wall abstractions presentation

Official transcript

"As requested, I wrote the business plan to show profitability by year three."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AS REQUESTED, I WROTE THE BUSINESS PLAN TO SHOW PROFITABILITY BY YEAR THREE.

THE KEY REVENUE ASSUMPTION IS THAT AN ARMORED CAR CRASHES THROUGH THAT WALL AND SPILLS ITS CONTENTS.

AND DON'T STAND WHERE THE COMET IS ASSUMED TO STRIKE OIL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Comet Insurance"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a bald head and a white shirt, standing in front of a presentation board. He is addressing a group of people, including a woman holding a piece of paper and a man with a large red cloud-like shape behind him.

Dilbert begins by stating that he wrote the business plan to show profitability by year three. However, he then reveals that the key revenue assumption is that an armored car crashes through the wall and spills its contents. He assures the audience that they don't need to worry about the comet striking oil, as it is not a concern.

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of making unrealistic assumptions in business plans and the absurdity of some business strategies. It highlights the importance of being realistic and accurate in financial projections, rather than relying on unlikely events or scenarios.

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