Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 5th September 2003

Dilbert//5256, first published 23 years ago on Friday 5th September 2003

Tags

stalled career psychological pressure reach stars hopeless burn your hand

Official transcript

"Wally, how do I handle the psychological pressure of a stalled career?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WALLY, HOW DO I HANDLE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PRESSURE OF A STALLED CAREER?

REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU REACH FOR THE STARS, THEY'RE TOO FAR AWAY, 50 IT'S HOPELESS.

BUT SOMETIMES YOU CAN REACH A STAR... CAN'T YOU?

THAT WOULD BURN YOUR HAND CLEAN OFF.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Reaching for the Stars"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip, originally published in 2003, humorously explores the theme of career stagnation and the pursuit of excellence. The strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled office worker, engaging in a conversation with his coworker Wally.

Key Points:

• Wally asks Dilbert how he handles the psychological pressure of a stalled career.
• Dilbert responds by reminding Wally that when you reach for the stars, they're too far away, so it's hopeless.
• However, Dilbert suggests that sometimes you can reach a star, but it would burn your hand clean off.
• The strip pokes fun at the idea that striving for excellence can be futile, but also highlights the potential risks of overreaching.

Humor and Satire:

The comic strip uses satire to comment on the challenges of career advancement and the human desire to achieve greatness. By exaggerating the consequences of reaching for the stars, Dilbert and Wally engage in a humorous exchange that resonates with readers who have experienced similar frustrations in their own careers.

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