Seven Years of Highly Defective People

Seven Years of Highly Defective People, is a 1997 book by Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams which explains the origins and evolution of many of the Dilbert characters, and Adams includes comments under each comic strip reprinted in the book. In his introduction, Adams says, "Some of the notes are fascinating insights into the world of cartooning. Other notes are interesting only for their poor grammar and spelling, thus proving that you can be a moron and still have a successful career as a cartoonist." The book went to number three on The New York Times Business Best Sellers List for paperbacks.

The title is a play on the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Chapters

Dilbert
... at Home with Dogbert
... and Technology
... in the Business World
... and Women
... and His Ego
... Dies
... Travels
... Attempts to Join the Consumer Society
Dogbert
... the Early, Vulnerable Days
... Reveals His Sarcasm
... the Many Occupations
... Schemes to Conquer the World
... Saving Dilbert
Ratbert
Garbageman
Liz
Mom and Dad
Bob the Dinosaur
Catbert
Phil
Asok
Tina the Tech Writer
Elbonians
The Boss
Alice
Wally
...and Hygiene Issues
Carol
Critters
Dogbert in Hats
Ted the Generic Guy
Slapstick

Dilbert
Characters	Dilbert Pointy-haired Boss Wally Alice Dogbert Asok Catbert Ratbert
Books	Dilbert 2.0 Seven Years of Highly Defective People The Dilbert Future The Joy of Work Dilbert and the Way of the Weasel
Other media	Animated series Books Plop: The Hairless Elbonian Dilbert's Desktop Games
Other	Scott Adams Dogbert's New Ruling Class Dilberito Dilbert principle

Seven Years of Highly Defective People

Chapters

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