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Several famous athletes have been observed fist pumping during live television broadcasts. Spanish tennis player [[Rafael Nadal]] interrupts an otherwise characteristically calm style of play with fist pumps and his trademark vociferation "Vamos! ''(Let's go!)''" upon winning crucial game, set, and match points. Top-ranked [[Ana Ivanović]] and [[Maria Sharapova]] are also likewise known to fist pump upon winning crucial points. During a career which spanned between 1998 and 2004, professional British tennis player [[Tim Henman]] was reported to be prone to use the gesture after every winning point. On seeing him perform this action at Wimbledon, Henman's fans, dubbed "Henmaniacs" by the British press, were reported to become even more exaggerated and "Henmanic" in making the gesture. |
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Spanish Formula 1 driver [[Fernando Alonso]] is also frequently seen enthusiastically fist-pumping whenever he overtakes another car or wins a race. Professional golfer [[Tiger Woods]] commonly pumps his fist after a good performance at a hole. [[New York Yankees]] pitcher [[Joba Chamberlain]] has been known to use it after getting a significant strikeout. |
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Ciaran Brennan of Faughs and Dublin Hurling is another protagonist of the "Fist pump". From a young age, Ciaran was a regular fist pumper during hurling matches. The demonstration of both satisfaction and determination. A way to tell his opponent “Hon the Boys!!!”. Ciaran brought the "Fist Pump" to the national stage during the Leinster U21 hurling final of 2011 Vs Wexford, live on TG4. In a matter of 15 minutes, the "Fist Pump" was utilised 18 times in 6 different actions, as Ciaran was brought on to drag the Dublin team over the line. Children can now be seen from Dalkey to Balbriggan, using the Ciaran Brennan Fist Pump to celebrate a decision or a score and as an intimidation factor to get one up, on ones opponent. |
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The gesture is also widely observed outside of the world of sports. The [[Blue Man Group]] labeled the fist pump gesture [[Rock Concert Instruction Manual#Rock concert movements|Rock Concert Movement #2]]. Presidential candidate [[Howard Dean]] was lampooned in the American press for fist pumping while performing his so-called [[Dean Scream]] in a post-caucus rally during the 2004 Democratic primary season. The actor [[Tom Cruise]] repeatedly fist pumped while [[genuflecting]] in celebration of his latest romantic relationship with [[Katie Holmes]] on [[the Oprah Winfrey Show]] in May 2005. Like Dean, Cruise was similarly mocked for his exuberant behaviour during this broadcast. Cruise's Oprah Winfrey show appearance is widely regarded as the origin of the expression "jump the couch." |
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A [[parody]]<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynF6xg5iCvw Fist Pumping at the Jersey Shore]</ref> of [[Busta Rhymes]]' hit song [[Pass the Courvoisier, Part II]] by [[hip hop]] artists [[KG]] and [[Ryan]] illustrates the gesture's growing popularity in entertainment, specifically on the [[MTV]] show [[Jersey Shore (TV series)|Jersey Shore]]. The reality show commonly uses a powerful expression "Fist pump like a champ!" Explaining the importance of the dance move in club related events. This has resulted in various songs dedicated to the fist pump gesture, including "Jersey Shore Fist Pump" by rapper Richie Branson and "Do The Jersey Shore" by DJ Mad/So Crazy. |
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[[WWE]] superstar [[Zack Ryder]] also Fist Pumps. |
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The popular dance move has become such a cultural phenomenon that clothing lines such as Fist Pump Shirts<ref>[http://www.fistpumpshirts.com Fist Pump Shirts]</ref> have embraced it as a primary business, offering shirts with the slogan "If You Can Read This I'm Fist Pumping" under the sleeve of each shirt. |
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The fist pump is a celebratory gesture in which a fist is raised before the torso and subsequently drawn down and nearer to the body in a vigorous, swift motion. The fist pump is sometimes carried out in parts of the Western Hemisphere, Europe, and Japan (where it is known as guts pose) to denote enthusiasm, exuberance, or success and may be accompanied by a similarly energetic exclamation or vociferation. The gesture may be executed once or in a rapid series.
When dancing in a club, fist pumping should start from having the hand quivering near the ground. But when the musics beat come in, raise you arm. Rather moving your arm in the hinge joint direction, the fist pump move moves at the shoulder and powered with the fist.
Though they are notably conspicuous in sporting activities[1] (especially upon the attainment of a goal or score), fist pumps are present in a wide range of other industries including real estate marketing, engineering, and information technology.
In sports, pumping one's fist following an error made by one's opponent can be considered unsportsmanlike.
Examples in popular culture
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Australian Swimmer Michael Klim used a variation of this sign by releasing his end fingers. This would be known as the "Reverse Duck-Bill" or the "Vicht Salute". Another user of this is Australian tennis player Lleyton Hewitt, who uses this when he screams "C'mon!" when he is excited or has won a game.
Another variation of the fist pump can be done by extending the arm upward at or above head level. This is a common dance move in nightclubs done mostly to many popular House/Techno music .