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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 11th December 2017

Dilbert//10467, first published nine years ago on Monday 11th December 2017

Boss Counts Cards


Tags

gambling, gambler, card counting, blackjack, poker, cards


Official transcript

Boss: I've decided to become a professional gambler on the side. Dilbert: Sounds risky. Boss: Nah. I'm teaching myself to count cards. 50...51...51...53! Nailed it again!

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

IVE DECIDED TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL GAMBLER ON THE SIDE.

SOUNDS RISKY.

NAH. I'M TEACHING MYSELF TO COUNT CARDS.

50.51.52.53!

NAILED IT AGAIN!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Professional Gambler"

Summary:

The comic strip follows a character who has decided to become a professional gambler. The character is initially optimistic, but as they begin to teach themselves to count cards, they realize the risks involved. Despite this, they press on, determined to succeed. However, their efforts ultimately end in failure, as they are unable to master the skill of counting cards.

Key Points:

  • The character's decision to become a professional gambler
  • The character's attempt to teach themselves to count cards
  • The character's realization of the risks involved
  • The character's determination to succeed despite the risks
  • The character's ultimate failure to master the skill of counting cards

Themes:

  • The dangers of overconfidence
  • The importance of humility in the face of uncertainty
  • The challenges of learning new skills

Tone:

  • Humorous
  • Lighthearted
  • Playful

Style:

  • Simple, yet effective illustrations
  • Clear and concise text
  • Engaging storyline

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