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Before Barack Obama's victory speech on June 3, 2008, he and wife Michelle Obama shared an affectionate exchange including a fist bump followed by a thumbs up.NY Daily News: Barack and Michelle Obama's 'fist bump of hope' shows them silly in love (June 5, 2008)
- Exchange lasted 11 secondsNY Daily News: Barack and Michelle Obama's 'fist bump of hope' shows them silly in love (June 5, 2008)
- Michelle Obama initiated fist bumpNY Daily News: Barack and Michelle Obama's 'fist bump of hope' shows them silly in love (June 5, 2008)
- Exchanged ended with Obama giving wife a pat on lower backNY Daily News: Barack and Michelle Obama's 'fist bump of hope' shows them silly in love (June 5, 2008)
- Dubbed "fist bump of hope" by internet posterNY Daily News: Barack and Michelle Obama's 'fist bump of hope' shows them silly in love (June 5, 2008)
- Location: Xcel Center in St. Paul, Minnesota
- Obama previously fist-bumped an eight-year-old boy at bowling alley
What is a Fist Bump
A fist bump is also known as a fist pound, knuckle bump or a dap. It is done by making a fist and lightly "bumping" another person's fist, knuckle-to-knuckle.TIME: A Brief History of the Fist Bump.A fist bump is sometimes used in the place of a hand shake to show respect. It is also used when trying to avoid germs on the other person's hand.TIME: A Brief History of the Fist Bump
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Obama Fist Bump on Amazon
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Obama "YES WE CAN" Fist Bump Pin - $4.99
Beautiful 2.75" x 1.75" rectangular celluloid button with a safety pin back. This is an official campaign button.
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Official Obama "YES WE CAN" Fist Bump Pin - Button - $4.99
Beautiful 1.75" x 2.75" rectangular celluloid button with a safety pin back. This is an official campaign button.
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Obama Christmas Card 2008: 6-Pack Box of Greeting Cards - "Merry Fist Bump" (inside greeting) - $10.95
"Merry Fist Bump" (inside greeting) 6-pack of greeting cards
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