Originally posted by Joe Pluta:
No, that's the "pointy-haired boss", which is now a stock phrase in the industry. Dilbert is one of the two engineers - NOT the little bald guy. Typically Dilbert's tie is turned up. Not quite sure what that's all about, actually, but it's the standard.Joe
The tie is one of two things:
1) It's to show that Dilbert is not able to control any part of his environment
or
2) He's happy to see you!