… Like Donkey Kong.
I enjoy the use of the phrase “it’s on like donkey kong!” (lame I know, but I love it). The main reason for this is because I usually say it pre/post-high five. If you know the Pigeonhole staff team, you’ll know that we are great advocates of the high five, and employ the ‘look at the elbow’ rule as often as possible. We take our high fives very seriously, so I am ashamed to admit that I let down the team last week when I attempted a running high five (while looking at the elbow!) and it didn’t work! I got a big fat slap on the wrist instead. Thus, in an attempt to redeem myself, I’d like to fill you in about some different high five situations, and how to cope with them.
Running high five – the success rate isn’t high, but the effort is completely worth it if you get it right! These usually take place during sporting events, when you see someone you haven’t seen in a long time, or just to amp you up for a big night.
Subtle or “low” five – the softest of the fives, often performed in tag team situations, and sometimes followed by a knuckle punch/click/explode. These can occur under desks, in greeting or farewell, or in congratulation for a nice pun. Hands down the easiest.
Animal five: For when you want to get a little wild and crazy. Animals need high fives too! So help a cat out: give your pet a morale boost today and hand-to-paw five ’til the cows come home! (or even when the cows come home…) *Not suitable for pets with fins or wings.
WARNING: High fives are great for ice breakers, celebration and bonding, but they are NOT the sort of thing you do with the girl/boy you like. I have made this mistake. The temptation to high-five hello instead of moving in for a hug is strong, but it will not get you anywhere!
x lauren
Tags: animal five, donkey kong, high five, low five