Fist bump
The fist bump (also called the fist pound, knuckle bump, knuckle knock, the rock, spud, giving props, or the get some among other names) is a type of friendly gesture similar in meaning to a hand shake or a high five. It is performed by two people tapping their fists lightly. A bump also can be known as a symbol of giving of respect. Fist pounds can also be followed by various other hand and body gestures, but may be part of a dap greeting.
History
Time magazine wonders if it evolved from the handshake and the high-five. They cite knuckle bumping in the 1970s with NBA player Baltimore Bullets guard Fred Carter. Others claim the Wonder Twins, minor characters in the 1970s Hanna-Barbera superhero cartoon Super Friends, who touched knuckles and cried "Wonder Twin powers, activate!" were the originators.[1].
References
- ^ "A Brief History of the Fist Bump". Time (magazine). June 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
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