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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 6th July 1992

Dilbert//1178, first published 34 years ago on Monday 6th July 1992


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friendship strategy dogbert financial advisor live lifelong bond trust money churn


Official transcript

Dogbert answers the door and a man in a suit says, "Hi! I want to be your financial advisor."

The man continues, "I've come to live with you. We'll eventually form a lifelong bond of trust and friendship."

Dogbert says angrily, "I liked better when you guys just took our money."

The man says, "I recommend a strategy called 'Churn.'"

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

HI! I WANT TO BE YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR.

I'VE COME TO LIVE WITH YOU. WE'LL EVENTUALLY FORM A LIFELONG BOND OF TRUST AND FRIENDSHIP.

76 I LIKED IT BETTER WHEN YOU GUYS JUST TOOK OUR MONEY.

I RECOMMEND A STRATEGY CALLED "CHURN"

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Financial Advisor"

Summary:

The comic strip follows a man's encounter with a financial advisor, who initially presents himself as a trustworthy and friendly figure. However, the advisor's true intentions are revealed when he recommends a strategy called "Churn," which involves taking the client's money and making questionable investments.

Key Elements:

  • The financial advisor's friendly demeanor and promise to form a lifelong bond with the client
  • The advisor's recommendation of the "Churn" strategy, which is implied to be a risky and potentially harmful investment plan
  • The client's naivety and trust in the advisor, despite the advisor's questionable motives

Themes:

  • The importance of being cautious when dealing with financial advisors and investment strategies
  • The potential risks and consequences of trusting someone who may not have the client's best interests at heart

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