Left Hanging: The Strange History of the High Five
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Left Hanging: The Strange History of the High Five
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We all know the feeling: hand raised, confidence high... and then nothing. The dreaded missed high five. In this episode, we dive into the curious history of one of humanity’s most celebratory—and awkward—gestures.
Where did the high five actually come from? Why did it explode into sports and pop culture in the ’80s and ’90s? And what’s really going on in our brains when we slap hands? From Little League memories and “too slow” fake-outs to surprising psychology and a poignant story involving gay pride and the Dodgers, we explore how a simple gesture became a cultural icon—and why it still makes us cringe (and connect) to this day.
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