Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 15th September 1998

Dilbert//3440, first published 28 years ago on Tuesday 15th September 1998

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budding forearm bone crushing handshake hen party insulted by wally alice shakes hand

Official transcript

Alice stands with Tina the Tech Writer. Alice holds a hand exerciser. Alice says, "I've beem building up my forearm so I'll have a bone-crushing handshake."

Tina says, "Why?"

Wally walks up. Wally says, "Hey, what's this - some sort of hen party?"

Alice reaches out to shake Wally's hand. Alice smiles. Alice says, "That was very witty, Wally. Congratulations!"

Tina says, "Oh."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'VE BEEN BUILDING UP MY FOREARM SO I'LL HAVE A BONE-CRUSHING HANDSHAKE.

WHY?

HEY, WHAT'S THIS - SOME SORT OF HEN PARTY?

THAT WAS VERY WITTY, WALLY.

CONGRATULATIONS!

OH

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Bone-Crushing Handshake"

Summary:

• The comic strip features a conversation between two characters, Wally and Dilbert, about the importance of a strong handshake.
• Wally is impressed by Dilbert's bone-crushing handshake, which he claims is a sign of confidence and professionalism.
• Dilbert's handshake is so strong that it crushes Wally's bones, leaving him in pain and discomfort.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the common practice of using a firm handshake as a way to establish trust and credibility in business and professional settings.
• The strip highlights the potential risks and consequences of overdoing it with a handshake, and the importance of finding a balance between confidence and respect for others' boundaries.

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