I find they often are bad. I don't know if this was written for radio but why not include a simple diagram since we're on the internet? Or is The New Yorker too cultured for that so they can only include snide comics?

In any case I didn't think this one was the worst I have come across. Can you really put your hands side by side with palms facing downward and middle finger tips touching? And if yes, may I see it?