Pip and Posy

Pip feels embarrassed when he fails to perform the special handshake required to join the club that Frankie has created. His wounded pride stems from being unable to master the gesture correctly, preventing him from gaining entry as a member.

Join the Club is a programme presented as an episode within its titular series. The show follows a small group of characters as they navigate informal societies they create for themselves. In this particular instalment, the focus shifts to a newly formed club that one of the characters, Frankie, has established. The central conflict revolves around Pip, who is eager to become a member of Frankie's club. To gain entry, he must perform a specific handshake that the group has agreed upon. When Pip attempts the greeting, he cannot execute the movements correctly, and his failure to get the handshake right becomes the catalyst for the episode's tension. Pip's disappointment is closely tied to his sense of pride; the mishap leaves him feeling embarrassed and unsettled. The special handshake, designed by Frankie as a marker of belonging, underscores the importance the characters place on rituals and acceptance. Pip's struggle to meet this expectation highlights his personal insecurities. The scene illustrates how a seemingly simple gesture can affect interpersonal dynamics within a close‑knit group. As Pip grapples with his inability to perform the handshake, the episode subtly examines the weight of social validation among friends. His wounded pride serves as a reminder of how easily confidence can be shaken when faced with a minor yet significant challenge.