Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 4th May 2009

Dilbert//7324, first published seventeen years ago on Monday 4th May 2009

Tags

money happy bragging angry economy value

Official transcript

Carol says, "I live in a rented trailer, and all of my money is in my checking account."

Carol says, "Your investments are worthless and your mortgage is underwater. My net worth is higher than yours now."

Carol says, "I guess promiscuity and a G.E.D. was a pretty good strategy for me after all."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I LIVE IN A RENTED TRAILER, AND ALL OF MY MONEY IS IN MY CHECKING ACCOUNT.

YOUR INVESTMENTS ARE WORTHLESS AND YOUR MORTGAGE IS UNDERWATER. MY NET WORTH IS HIGHER THAN YOURS NOW.

I GUESS PROMISCUITY AND A G.E.D. WAS A PRETTY GOOD STRATEGY FOR ME AFTER ALL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "A G.E.D. is a Pretty Good Strategy"

Summary:

This comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled engineer with a distinctive black bun hairstyle, sitting at his desk. He is engaged in a conversation with his boss, Wally, who is standing behind him.

• Dilbert's Complaint: Dilbert expresses frustration with his financial situation, stating that his investments are worthless and his mortgage is underwater. He claims that his net worth is higher than it was before, implying that he has made progress despite his current challenges.
• Wally's Response: Wally, known for his sarcastic comments, responds to Dilbert's complaint by suggesting that obtaining a General Educational Development (G.E.D.) certificate would be a good strategy for him. This implies that Wally believes Dilbert's lack of education is the root cause of his financial struggles.
• Dilbert's Reaction: Dilbert is taken aback by Wally's suggestion, indicating that he may not have considered the idea of pursuing further education as a way to improve his financial situation.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea that education is the key to success and highlights the challenges of navigating financial difficulties.

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