10 Types of Palm Smacks for National High Five Day

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Annie Colbert
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10 Types of Palm Smacks for National High Five Day

Happy National High Five Day!

Each year, on the third Thursday of April, the world comes together to smack palms in a display of celebratory enthusiasm. It's a hand gesture that has become an integral part of our culture.

We don't want to leave you hanging, so here are 10 types of high fives to bust out today.

1. The Selfie

No friends required or at least a good place to start your high five practice.

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2. The Cat Smack

Requires training -- can also be done with dogs, gerbils and exceptionally talented turtles.

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3. The Dwarf Attack

Seven little hands -- also works with a herd of small children and an octopus missing a tentacle.

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4. The High Five/Fist Bump Combo Pack

A BoGo deal of hand hugs.

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5. The (More Awkward) High Five/Fist Bump Combo

Chaos.

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6. The Loogie Squish aka The Splasher

Helpful hint: Keep sanitizer nearby.

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7. The Escalator (or The Stairs, for more exercise)

Keep your shoelaces tied for this one.

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8. The Van Der Smack

An aggressive palm smacker that says "Call me Dawson again, beeyotch."

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9. The Air High Five

Perfect for flu season and offices to avoid harassment allegations.

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10. And, finally: The Perfect High Five

Perfect timing, perfect gusto. Watch and learn, amateurs.

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Don't have anyone to smack hands with on National High Five Day? Fear not -- we have you covered.

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BONUS: YouTube's Picks for Top High Five Moments

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