Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 11th June 1997

Dilbert//2979, first published 29 years ago on Wednesday 11th June 1997

Tags

hearty slap practice swings visiting the customer smile less follow thorugh aim higher trans suddenly

Official transcript

Kenny tells Dilbert, "When I introduce you to the customer, smile and give him a hearty slap on the back."

Kenny says, "Get ready. Here he comes."

Dilbert thinks, "I'd better take some practice swings."

The customer lies on the ground. Kenny tells Dilbert, "Next time, less follow-through, aim higher, and if he turns around suddenly, hold off."

Dilbert says, "Sorry."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

VISITING THE CUSTOMER WHEN I INTRODUCE YOU TO THE CUSTOMER, SMILE AND GIVE HIM A HEARTY SLAP ON THE BACK.

GET READY.

HERE HE COMES.

I'D BETTER TAKE SOME PRACTICE SWINGS.

NEXT TIME, LESS FOLLOW- THROUGH, AIM HIGHER, AND IF HE TURNS AROUND SUDDENLY, HOLD OFF.

SORRY ow Ow ow 111

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Practice Swings"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a customer visiting a company, where they are greeted by an employee who introduces himself and asks the customer to smile and give him a hearty slap on the back. The customer, however, is hesitant and unsure of how to proceed.

Panel 1:

• The employee introduces himself and asks the customer to smile and give him a hearty slap on the back.
• The customer looks confused and unsure of what to do.

Panel 2:

• The employee says, "Get ready. Here he comes."
• The customer looks nervous and unsure of what to expect.

Panel 3:

• The employee says, "I'd better take some practice swings."
• The customer looks even more confused and unsure of what is happening.

Panel 4:

• The employee says, "Next time, less follow-through, aim higher, and if he turns around suddenly, hold off."
• The customer looks relieved and says, "Sorry."

Overall:

The comic strip humorously depicts a situation where an employee is trying to make a good impression on a customer, but ends up being awkward and confusing. The customer's reactions and the employee's words add to the comedic effect, making it a relatable and entertaining read.

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