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The Party: Day II Wednesday, March 13, 2002 • read strip Viewing 29 comments:

This strip made me fall in love with Philippe. He had probably been practicing "shake hands with the host, and thank him for the invite" ALL DAY.

haha I've never thought about that, but it is so true.

Which is especially funny because he stuck out the wrong hand, confusing Teodor.

And there's a strong possibility Teodor was the one he asked to teach him the proper etiquette, on top of that.

The first time I read this strip, I thought Philippe was reaching for T's cigarette.

What is wrong with me?

This is my second time through now, but all the way through the first I remembered this comment. Chubbied.

How come nobody smokes in achewood anymore?

DIABETUS

Can't say, but Téodor's is just social. Not lit. Same one all night. That kind of thing.

Ray's advice column got too many cigarette death questions, scaring Onstad away from the coffin nails.

Philippes handshake is the best thing ever. EVER I re-enact this whenever possible.

I know, that hint of tension replaced with a faint smile once the handshake is accomplished... great stuff.

Why are they shaking with adjacent hands/paws/flippers?

Because Lie Bot taught Philippe how to shake hands.

Maybe Teodor knows that shaking hands with your left hand is bad luck. Despite Phillipe using his left hand, T goes ahead and uses the correct hand. I mean... that's what I do anyway.

I just assumed that Philippe got it wrong, and T didn't feel like changing which hand the cigarette was in.

That's a pretty sweet hat Lie Bot is sporting.

Teodor looks pretty fancy in panel 2.

Alt text: "A handshake."

PREVIOUSLY
Phillipe's Mom: "Wear a tie, and remember to shake hands with the host. Also tell him 'Thank you for inviting me to your party.' Your father will be watching you from Heaven after all."

When I see frame three, the theme from Star Wars kicks in.

Opening score to "2001", for me.

Evidently, a whole day has passed since the first strip.

Also, I believe Philippe is shaking with his left hands in accordance with ancient Scout tradition. Although probably not.

IT'S A CHILD MOLESTER. Whoops, skipping ahead.

Ray has his nipples and belly button but as of yet hasn't packed on the pounds. No gut lines.

I think this strip should definitely be rated higher. It's perfect Philippe.

And WHY did I not get an account sooner? The world may never know.

That party is a total sausage-fest.

achewood is a total sausagefest

Did Lyle, Cornelius and Philippe just get invited to a party at their own house?