If it's the only thing that makes sense for you to learn, do it. Become a computer wiz, use your degree to get employed (no degree is a serious disadvantage in the industry. Ridiculous? yes, but not all that they teach you at uni is useless).
The guy who wrote the OP pic is absolutely retarded. You don't just learn the syntax and are good to go. Programming is a craft, it is very common for a beginner to think that you can do EVERYTHING with your new knowledge, but as the years pass you realize that there is a lot to learn onwards. I've seen a lot of rookie code that looks like nothing but italian dinner.
You can become a computer wizard, and be much more competent than the bunch of mandeeps that line up for shitty monkey positions. There are a lot of mediocre people but there is always need for someone who knows the ins and outs of their trade.