Fist Bump of Legend
Die, fist bump, die!
I swear. You do a little gesture to celebrate the fact that you’re now officially “the Man” of the Democratic Party and it becomes the most talked about piece of…
I have no problem with the “fist bump” aka dap, showcased as the Obamas celebrated their ascension to the top of the heap Tuesday night. It’s existed since forever in the black community. Or at least since the 1970s. It’s so ingrained that it isn’t even about coolness anymore. My father gives dap and he hasn’t been cool since 1972. Along with church, dancing and Juneteenth picnics, dap is just on that long list of “ordinary shit black people do.” It doesn’t have anything to do with anything. It’s not that deep or complicated. Most black people like Al Green and turnip greens. It’s not rocket science.
