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Quiet Em

(2,977 posts)
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:15 PM Jan 2026

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 Jan 2026 OP
He was a tRUMPer wolfie001 Jan 2026 #1
At least it is something to rejoice. The Grand Illuminist Jan 2026 #2
You sincerely think murdering people you disagree with is good? PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2026 #11
He wasn't murdered. JI7 Jan 2026 #15
Poindexter, where are you getting the murder from? R0ckyRac00n Jan 2026 #16
Here's my take. Abolishinist Jan 2026 #18
He did say something nice about fellow cancer-sufferer, Joe Biden. Aristus Jan 2026 #3
Safe in the arms of the blond blue-eyed Jesus and away from the dark-skinned folks dalton99a Jan 2026 #4
"You Cannot Petition The Lord With Prayer!" - J. Morrison BidenRocks Jan 2026 #19
"God is dead." - F. Nietzsche JoseBalow Jan 2026 #25
Well, bye Aviation Pro Jan 2026 #5
Semi-talented troll. The final straw was begging tRump to move him ahead of others to get the best treatment available Whyisthisstillclose Jan 2026 #6
Trump & Co. adopted Adams' Philosophy no_hypocrisy Jan 2026 #7
He was a sad lonely troll Johonny Jan 2026 #8
No great loss. Moostache Jan 2026 #9
and begged Trump for experimental treatment intervention (which he got) oblivious to the hlthe2b Jan 2026 #10
If I can quote McGruber... Takket Jan 2026 #12
I Loved "Dilbert"! Laughed My Arse Off! Have Ratbert And Dogbert... ColoringFool Jan 2026 #13
Maybe Adams is banging on the Pearly Gates BaronChocula Jan 2026 #21
Once he showed his true colors, he was lost to me. NHvet Jan 2026 #14
Years ago I read the newspaper daily Quiet Em Jan 2026 #24
I refuse to celebrate his passing MaineBlueBear Jan 2026 #17
One blueknight73 Jan 2026 #20
Adams occupied no spot on my emotional or intellectual radar screen misanthrope Jan 2026 #22
he described people who are Black as members of "a racist hate group" during an online video show. bigtree Jan 2026 #31
OK, then misanthrope Jan 2026 #32
Not a Dilbert fan; Not an Adams canceler gulliver Jan 2026 #23
One less Repug voter JoseBalow Jan 2026 #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 Jan 2026 #27
Scott Adams: "The best advice I would give to white people is to get the hell away from Black people... LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2026 #28
fuck that guy clevergrrrl Jan 2026 #29
reminds me bigtree Jan 2026 #30

wolfie001

(7,894 posts)
1. He was a tRUMPer
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:21 PM
Jan 2026

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

(2,056 posts)
2. At least it is something to rejoice.
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:22 PM
Jan 2026

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

PoindexterOglethorpe

(28,493 posts)
11. You sincerely think murdering people you disagree with is good?
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 01:10 PM
Jan 2026

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

Abolishinist

(3,030 posts)
18. Here's my take.
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 03:10 PM
Jan 2026

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

(72,440 posts)
3. He did say something nice about fellow cancer-sufferer, Joe Biden.
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:22 PM
Jan 2026

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

dalton99a

(95,053 posts)
4. Safe in the arms of the blond blue-eyed Jesus and away from the dark-skinned folks
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:24 PM
Jan 2026

Last edited Tue Jan 13, 2026, 01:47 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, 12:29 PM
Jan 2026

no_hypocrisy

(55,232 posts)
7. Trump & Co. adopted Adams' Philosophy
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:37 PM
Jan 2026

Last edited Tue Jan 13, 2026, 01:33 PM - Edit history (1)

that Truth doesn’t matter and is subjective.

Johonny

(26,484 posts)
8. He was a sad lonely troll
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:37 PM
Jan 2026

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

Moostache

(11,259 posts)
9. No great loss.
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:38 PM
Jan 2026

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

hlthe2b

(114,429 posts)
10. and begged Trump for experimental treatment intervention (which he got) oblivious to the
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:42 PM
Jan 2026

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

(978 posts)
13. I Loved "Dilbert"! Laughed My Arse Off! Have Ratbert And Dogbert...
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 01:19 PM
Jan 2026

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

(2,977 posts)
24. Years ago I read the newspaper daily
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 03:30 PM
Jan 2026

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

(457 posts)
17. I refuse to celebrate his passing
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 03:05 PM
Jan 2026

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

(9,578 posts)
22. Adams occupied no spot on my emotional or intellectual radar screen
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 03:27 PM
Jan 2026

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

(94,569 posts)
31. he described people who are Black as members of "a racist hate group" during an online video show.
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 04:38 PM
Jan 2026

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

I intentionally ignored him and his strip thererafter.

misanthrope

(9,578 posts)
32. OK, then
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 06:02 PM
Jan 2026

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

gulliver

(14,055 posts)
23. Not a Dilbert fan; Not an Adams canceler
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 03:30 PM
Jan 2026

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

(72,452 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, 03:47 PM
Jan 2026

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

LetMyPeopleVote

(181,437 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, 04:33 PM
Jan 2026

Adams was a racist asshole


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