High Five

With the spotlight of this country bringing the fist bump into the forefront, I'd like to draw attention to the classic High Five. This timeless gem is used to greet, congratulate or show exuberance. Defined as the meeting of 2 or more persons palms, and coming in many variations (the high five, low five, the slide, loud slam, quiet palm bump, the one-hand-up other-hand-smack, the group hi-5) this non verbal communication has signaled positive emotions since the time of Hammurabi. (oh you don't believe me?? check the cuneiform, beyotch!) Todays equivelant to the boombox on the shoulder but still a staple around the world, you've won your place in the universe, High 5.