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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 4th August 2014

Dilbert//9242, first published twelve years ago on Monday 4th August 2014


Tags

pessimism, start up idea, pivoting, optimisim, enthusiam, doomed


Official transcript

Dilbert: I have an idea for a start-up. Dogbert: You're doomed. Dilbert: Maybe the first idea won't work, but I'll keep pivoting until something does. Dogbert: You're doomed. Dilbert: The most important thing is that I need to keep my optimism and enthusiasm high. Dogbert: You're doomed.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I HAVE AN IDEA FOR A STARTUP.

YOU'RE DOOMED.

MAYBE THE FIRST IDEA WON'T WORK, BUT I'LL KEEP PIVOTING UNTIL SOMETHING DOES.

YOU'RE DOOMED.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT I NEED TO KEEP MY OPTIMISM AND ENTHUSIASM HIGH.

YOU'RE DOOMED.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "You're Doomed"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor and pessimistic outlook on life. The strip consists of three panels, each depicting Dilbert's conversation with a man who has an idea for a start-up.

  • Panel 1: The man excitedly shares his idea with Dilbert, who responds with a sarcastic "You're doomed." The man is undeterred, believing that his idea will work despite Dilbert's pessimistic tone.
  • Panel 2: The man reveals that he plans to keep pivoting until something works, implying that he is willing to adapt and change his approach as needed. Dilbert remains skeptical, still predicting doom for the man's venture.
  • Panel 3: The man concludes that the most important thing is to maintain optimism and enthusiasm, even in the face of adversity. Dilbert reluctantly agrees, acknowledging that the man's attitude may be the key to success.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the challenges of entrepreneurship and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude in the face of uncertainty.

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