Point Haired Boss, one of Beetle Bailey's close friends.
The Pointy Haired Boss (or Pointy-headed Boss often abbreviated to just PHB or "The Boss") is Dilbert's boss in the Dilbert comic strip. He is notable for his micromanagement, gross incompetence, obliviousness to his surroundings, and unhelpful buzzword usage; yet somehow retains power in the workplace. In the Dilbert TV series, in which he is voiced by comedian Larry Miller, the character is notably smarter (although still quite stupid and inept) and more openly corrupt. He is also parodied in Bee Movie as Dean Buzzwell, His motto is Anything I Don't Understand Must Be Easy.
Appearance[]
The PHB's real name is unknown in the comic, although in one episode of the TV series ("The Return"), he signs for a package using his line dancing pseudonym "Eunice". Later in that episode, two other aliases are posted on the "Most Wanted" board in the post office (however, he thinks that is because they like him). In another episode of the series, "Art", the boss signs for another package with his real name (which is unseen), and the delivery man seems shocked when reading it. Creator Scott Adams has said it is easier to imagine the PHB as one's own boss when he is not given a name.[citation needed]
The Pointy-haired Boss is mostly bald, except for a fringe of hair across the back of the head, and two tufts that rise to points above his ears (hence the name). Scott Adams has admitted that the Boss's odd hair was inspired by devil horns. He used to have jowls at first because Adams wanted the character to look gruff, but the boss ended up looking dumb instead.
Trivia[]
- He was voiced by Larry Miller.
- He, Dilbert, Dogbert, Wally, Alice, Asok, Catbert, Ratbert will guest star in Top Cat Meets Sonic the Hedgehog.
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