Dilbert's Pointy Haired Boss: The Mystery Solved!

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The discussion centers on the symbolism of the pointy hair of Dilbert's boss, interpreted as a representation of the devil. Participants also explore the variations in Dilbert's tie, with one user recalling that the author indicated a phallic symbolism associated with the tie's orientation, suggesting that a straight tie implies sexual activity. The conversation highlights the humorous and satirical elements of the comic strip, particularly in relation to office culture.

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I'm often slow on the uptake, but this is ridiculous. I just figured out what the pointy hair represents in Dilbert's pointy haired boss.
 
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What is it? He's the devil?
 
Yeah, but what's up with all the variations in Dilbert's tie?
 
berkeman said:
Yeah, but what's up with all the variations in Dilbert's tie?
Oh! Tie! I always wondered what that thing was.
 
jimmysnyder said:
Oh! Tie! I always wondered what that thing was.

Seriously? What did you think it was?
 
berkeman said:
Yeah, but what's up with all the variations in Dilbert's tie?

I recall the author stating there was some phallic symbology going on there.
 
When it's straight, it means he got laid.

Try and figure out which comic it happens ;)
 
Good strip this week - we were actually just discussing methods for office methane recovery a few weeks ago. Ours was going to be chair-mounted, though...
 

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