Dilbert's Pointy Haired Boss: The Mystery Solved!

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In summary, the conversation discusses the symbolism behind the pointy hair of Dilbert's boss, which is revealed to represent the devil. The conversation then shifts to the variations in Dilbert's tie, with one person admitting they always wondered what it was. The conversation ends with a mention of phallic symbolism in the tie and a joke about office methane recovery.
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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?
 
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Yeah, but what's up with all the variations in Dilbert's tie?
 
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berkeman said:
Yeah, but what's up with all the variations in Dilbert's tie?
Oh! Tie! I always wondered what that thing was.
 
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jimmysnyder said:
Oh! Tie! I always wondered what that thing was.

Seriously? What did you think it was?
 
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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.
 
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When it's straight, it means he got laid.

Try and figure out which comic it happens ;)
 
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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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