The Knuckle-Explode

A recent debate in our office has arisen regarding handshakes vs. knuckles. I, personally, am a huge advocate for the "Knuckle Explode" (Bumping knuckles and then opening your fist in an exploding manner). I have been testing it out on everyone at my meetings and no strange looks as of yet.

Also known as the "Fist-Bump", the knuckles-explode handshake originated in the 1970s with the NBA player Baltimore Bullets. It was later popularized by Michael Jordan in the early 1990s. Most recently, the Obamas fist-bumped during a televised presidential campaign speech. Other famous Fist-Bumping instances include:

-Bobby Flay on Grill It! With Bobby Flay
-Ali G, played by Sasha Baron Cohen, fist bumps as a greeting and sign-off with guests
-Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler on Weekend Update
-Myron Lowery, who fist-bumped the Dali Lama (!!!)

I've listed below some top reasons why I think handshakes are outdated and it's time for the world to latch on to the knuckle trend:

1. It's more sanitary (Openly-Germophobic Howie Mandell won't shake hands, but gladly gives knuckles to every contestant on Deal or No Deal)

2. It's easier and quicker

3. Instant streed cred

4. It has a better attitude. An avid Fist-Exploder explains, "You just feel more fired up after a knuckle bump, like you just hit the big shot or got the big hit!"

5. They're just way more fun to do!

So, what do you think? Knuckles or Handshake?

Knuckle-Explode,

Natasha