When Did Fist Bumping Enter Everyday Life

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When did people start fist bumping instead of shaking hands? In this episode of History of Simple Things, we explore how the fist bump developed through baseball, Black American cultural traditions, basketball, popular culture, politics, and eventually concerns about hygiene. From “dap” to the Obama fist bump and the COVID-19 era, discover why this simple gesture became such a familiar alternative to the handshake. Thanks to @sasusermc3075 for suggesting this fascinating topic! 0:03 — When Did Fist Bumping Begin 1:02 — Why There Is No Single Inventor 1:34 — Stan Musial and the Fist Bump 2:14 — The History of “Dap” 3:50 — How Basketball Popularized the Gesture 4:46 — The Wonder Twins and Popular Culture 5:36 — The Fist Bump Goes Mainstream 6:26 — How Hygiene Changed the Greeting 6:59 — Fist Bump vs. Handshake 7:26 — Why the Fist Bump Matters #HistoryOfSimpleThings #FistBump #HandshakeHistory #EverydayHistory #Dap

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