Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 18th August 2016

Dilbert//9987, first published ten years ago on Thursday 18th August 2016

Wally Pays It Not Forward

Tags

philosophy, life lesson, gratitude

Official transcript

Asok: Do you have a philosophy for life? Wally: I try to make the world a better place. Have you heard the phrase, "Pay it forward?"

Asok: Yes. Wally: I'm the end of the line for that sequence of events. It saves the rest of you a lot of work.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DO YOU HAVE A PHILOSOPHY FOR LIFE?

I TRY TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

HAVE YOU HEARD THE PHRASE, IT FORWARD"?

YES I'M THE END OF THE LINE FOR THAT SEQUENCE OF EVENTS.

IT SAVES THE REST OF YOU A LOT OF WORK.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Pay It Forward"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and commentary on office life, engaging in a conversation with his boss.
• The boss asks Dilbert if he has a philosophy for life, and Dilbert responds with the phrase "pay it forward," which is a concept that involves doing good deeds and expecting others to do the same in return.
• The boss is skeptical of the idea, asking if Dilbert has heard the phrase "pay it forward" before.
• Dilbert replies that he has, and explains that it means saving the rest of his work for others to do, implying that he is not motivated to do his own work.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of "paying it forward" and suggests that it may not be a realistic or effective approach to achieving success or happiness.

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