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Quiet Em

(2,560 posts)
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:15 AM Yesterday

Scott Adams (Dilbert) died

He could have been remembered as a cartoonist. Instead he will be remembered as a racist, misogynistic twitter troll who threw away his cartoon career for the con artist.

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Scott Adams (Dilbert) died (Original Post) Quiet Em Yesterday OP
He was a tRUMPer wolfie001 Yesterday #1
At least it is something to rejoice. The Grand Illuminist Yesterday #2
You sincerely think murdering people you disagree with is good? PoindexterOglethorpe Yesterday #11
He wasn't murdered. JI7 Yesterday #15
Poindexter, where are you getting the murder from? R0ckyRac00n Yesterday #16
Here's my take. Abolishinist Yesterday #18
He did say something nice about fellow cancer-sufferer, Joe Biden. Aristus Yesterday #3
Safe in the arms of the blond blue-eyed Jesus and away from the dark-skinned folks dalton99a Yesterday #4
"You Cannot Petition The Lord With Prayer!" - J. Morrison BidenRocks Yesterday #19
"God is dead." - F. Nietzsche JoseBalow 23 hrs ago #25
Well, bye Aviation Pro Yesterday #5
Semi-talented troll. The final straw was begging tRump to move him ahead of others to get the best treatment available Whyisthisstillclose Yesterday #6
Trump & Co. adopted Adams' Philosophy no_hypocrisy Yesterday #7
He was a sad lonely troll Johonny Yesterday #8
No great loss. Moostache Yesterday #9
and begged Trump for experimental treatment intervention (which he got) oblivious to the hlthe2b Yesterday #10
If I can quote McGruber... Takket Yesterday #12
I Loved "Dilbert"! Laughed My Arse Off! Have Ratbert And Dogbert... ColoringFool Yesterday #13
Maybe Adams is banging on the Pearly Gates BaronChocula Yesterday #21
Once he showed his true colors, he was lost to me. NHvet Yesterday #14
Years ago I read the newspaper daily Quiet Em Yesterday #24
I refuse to celebrate his passing MaineBlueBear Yesterday #17
One blueknight73 Yesterday #20
Adams occupied no spot on my emotional or intellectual radar screen misanthrope Yesterday #22
he described people who are Black as members of "a racist hate group" during an online video show. bigtree 22 hrs ago #31
OK, then misanthrope 21 hrs ago #32
Not a Dilbert fan; Not an Adams canceler gulliver Yesterday #23
One less Repug voter JoseBalow 23 hrs ago #26
The only thing I got to say is, I will miss Dilbert: his name ryhmes with mine, he worked in an office like mine, ... marble falls 23 hrs ago #27
Scott Adams: "The best advice I would give to white people is to get the hell away from Black people... LetMyPeopleVote 22 hrs ago #28
fuck that guy clevergrrrl 22 hrs ago #29
reminds me bigtree 22 hrs ago #30

wolfie001

(7,139 posts)
1. He was a tRUMPer
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:21 AM
Yesterday

That's all I gotta say. I'll be nice about it I guess.

p.s.- I'll bet he told racist jokes at the watercooler.

The Grand Illuminist

(2,004 posts)
2. At least it is something to rejoice.
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:22 AM
Yesterday

We need more good news like this. Though he should've been offed years ago.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(28,469 posts)
11. You sincerely think murdering people you disagree with is good?
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:10 PM
Yesterday

I tend to think that murder is bad, even the murder of someone whose political opinions I strongly disagree with.

Abolishinist

(2,891 posts)
18. Here's my take.
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 02:10 PM
Yesterday

They did not say he was murdered, they responded to a post which said "he should've been offed years ago", which by most definitions means he should have been killed/murdered years ago.

North American English
kill; murder.
"I finally snapped and offed the guy"

Aristus

(71,707 posts)
3. He did say something nice about fellow cancer-sufferer, Joe Biden.
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:22 AM
Yesterday

I guess Adams was starting to feel the scorching heat of his final destination, and tried to atone.

dalton99a

(92,284 posts)
4. Safe in the arms of the blond blue-eyed Jesus and away from the dark-skinned folks
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:24 AM
Yesterday

Last edited Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:47 PM - Edit history (1)

6. Semi-talented troll. The final straw was begging tRump to move him ahead of others to get the best treatment available
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:29 AM
Yesterday

no_hypocrisy

(54,356 posts)
7. Trump & Co. adopted Adams' Philosophy
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:37 AM
Yesterday

Last edited Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:33 PM - Edit history (1)

that Truth doesn’t matter and is subjective.

Johonny

(25,539 posts)
8. He was a sad lonely troll
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:37 AM
Yesterday

Twice divorced, no kids. He spent his time moaning about the poor oppression of the ultra rich white male. Oh, well.

Moostache

(11,000 posts)
9. No great loss.
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:38 AM
Yesterday

He passes into oblivion now, for me unmourned, unremembered, and never respected.

hlthe2b

(112,906 posts)
10. and begged Trump for experimental treatment intervention (which he got) oblivious to the
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:42 AM
Yesterday

plight of countless others suffering from advanced prostate cancer. While I would not suggest he not get the treatment had he been a valid candidate ( his was clearly too advanced and that is why he didn't qualify to begin with, but ultimately wasted a spot when Trump intervened), he lived his life believing himself entitled and even more so in his last days.

I don't wish cancer on anyone, including Mr. Adams. But, that will not prevent me from remembering the worst about him, which others have amply defined.

ColoringFool

(273 posts)
13. I Loved "Dilbert"! Laughed My Arse Off! Have Ratbert And Dogbert...
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:19 PM
Yesterday

Plush toys. Owned every book.

Still have the two plushies, but threw away all the books when I learned of Adams' smart-alec comments about non-Trump voters.

One less Trumpster will always be pleasing to mine eye. "Can you be so cruel?" "Yes, I can be very cruel. I have been taught by masters." ["The Heiress" movie]

Quiet Em

(2,560 posts)
24. Years ago I read the newspaper daily
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 02:30 PM
Yesterday

After reading the national, local news and the opinion columns I always finished with the comics. I don't know if Dilbert was my favorite, but I did read it and enjoy it.

It was wild seeing someone so well known through the years come out so publically and unapologetically as a racist.

I had a couple exchanges with him on twitter. He doubled down as an ahole.

MaineBlueBear

(418 posts)
17. I refuse to celebrate his passing
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 02:05 PM
Yesterday

I wouldn't wish cancer on anyone regardless of political ideology. I'm glad his suffering has come to pass and I hope his friends and family find comfort and peace.

misanthrope

(9,387 posts)
22. Adams occupied no spot on my emotional or intellectual radar screen
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 02:27 PM
Yesterday

I knew he produced a cartoon that mystified me with its success. When I read it, Dilbert was splendidly mediocre at its best. I lost interest quickly.

I previously heard he became a vocal right winger. I never bothered to keep up with his views or thoughts as they didn't matter to me due to his lack of influence.

I guess he has some family or friends who might be grieving his passing. I feel sorry for their loss, but that seems like a standard social grace.

Moving on.

bigtree

(93,429 posts)
31. he described people who are Black as members of "a racist hate group" during an online video show.
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 03:38 PM
22 hrs ago

...refused to recant and said it was 'intentional.'

I intentionally ignored him and his strip thererafter.

misanthrope

(9,387 posts)
32. OK, then
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 05:02 PM
21 hrs ago

He sounds like a nasty guy. Glad I wasted no neurons or emotional investment on him.

gulliver

(13,730 posts)
23. Not a Dilbert fan; Not an Adams canceler
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 02:30 PM
Yesterday

Did he step on a rake? Yep. Don't care. You have to take the totality of the person into account. It's part of growing up, imo. I think of most Trump voters as future Dem voters, frankly. If they come to regret voting for him (as some have and will), I don't see telling them, "But hey, you can't vote for us. We canceled you!"

marble falls

(71,148 posts)
27. The only thing I got to say is, I will miss Dilbert: his name ryhmes with mine, he worked in an office like mine, ...
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 02:47 PM
23 hrs ago

... whose boss was exactly like mine. Fuck you Mike Burns from DVI.

LetMyPeopleVote

(175,304 posts)
28. Scott Adams: "The best advice I would give to white people is to get the hell away from Black people...
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 03:33 PM
22 hrs ago

Adams was a racist asshole


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