Dilbert's Pointy Haired Boss: The Mystery Solved!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around interpretations of visual elements in the comic strip "Dilbert," specifically focusing on the symbolism of the pointy-haired boss's hair and Dilbert's tie. Participants explore various meanings and implications of these elements, including potential phallic symbolism and other interpretations.

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  • Exploratory
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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that the pointy hair of the boss represents a devil-like figure.
  • Multiple participants express curiosity about the variations in Dilbert's tie, questioning its significance.
  • Another participant recalls that the author mentioned some phallic symbolism associated with the tie.
  • A claim is made that when Dilbert's tie is straight, it indicates he has had a sexual encounter, inviting others to identify the specific comic strip.
  • A participant references a recent comic strip related to office methane recovery, indicating a connection to ongoing discussions about workplace themes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various interpretations of the symbolism in the comic, with no consensus reached on the meanings of the pointy hair or the tie. The discussion remains open-ended with multiple competing views.

Contextual Notes

Some interpretations depend on personal perspectives and may not align with the author's original intent. The discussion includes speculative claims about symbolism that are not universally accepted.

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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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