I had exactly the same reaction to the news. And I'm distraught at the fact that they aren't just regular dudes (all TV comedy writers) which I guess makes sense, since their writing is genius, but it takes away a little bit of the amazingness of the site, at least in my eyes. I guess I wish he really did work at Fremulon Insurance, or better yet, live in his mom's basement. Would that make me feel more vindicated? Maybe.

They've said they worked in entertainment before. Since Tremendous had a spot writing the Scorecard in Sports Illustrated a few months back, it's been clear for a while that they (or, at the very least, KT) are pretty well connected.

did work at Pacific Gas and Electric (I believe this was the name) and had a cubicle while he wrote and drew Dilbert. He actually kept his job after he became rich and famous!

Adams worked at Pac Bell (the telecom company), and he only kept his job very briefly after Dilbert was picked up.

I don't get why the fact that FJM is written by writers is so surprising? Because they were professional writers? A TV writer in Hollywood is not exactly a celebrity or superstar. It's just a job, and not even a very well-paying one most of the time.

FJM is great, though, and I am glad they're just keeping it up same as ever.