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The fist bump became the mainstream greeting of 2020

By Associated Press

Dec. 31, 2020

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Democratic presidential candidate and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg reaches out to give a fist bump as he campaigns on Saturday, Jan. 4, in Nashua, N.H. Safety is the primary reason why the status of the fist bump elevated big-time in 2020. The handshake was simply a causality of the coronavirus. Once a customary greeting, it has become beyond frowned upon.
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Ricky Martin, left, and Enrique Iglesias fist bump as they speak at the Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin Press Conference at The London West Hollywood Hotel on Wednesday, March 4, in West Hollywood, Calif.
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Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, center, greets Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, left, with a fist bump during a round table meeting at an EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, Oct. 15. European Union leaders are meeting in person for a two-day summit amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic to discuss topics ranging from Brexit to climate and relations with Africa.
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A protester fist-bumps Philadelphia police officer after police and Pennsylvania National Guard take a knee at the suggestion of Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Melvin Singleton, unseen, outside Philadelphia Police headquarters in Philadelphia, Monday, June 1, during a march calling for justice over the death of George Floyd, Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25.
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Cleveland Police First District Commander Daniel Fay, right, and a protester give each other a fist bump during a rally for black lives, Tuesday, June 2, in Cleveland. The City of Cleveland extended its curfew through Tuesday night after riots broke out on Saturday over the death of George Floyd. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25.
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A Utah National Guard soldier fist-bumps with a demonstrator as protests over the death of George Floyd continue, Wednesday, June 3, near the White House in Washington. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. Safety is the primary reason why the status of the fist bump elevated big-time in 2020. The handshake was simply a causality of the coronavirus. Once a customary greeting, it has become beyond frowned upon.
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Najeli Rodriguez, 18, center, wearing her cap from her high school graduation this year, fist bumps Amanda Toussaint, during a youth organized Juneteenth protest outside the Statehouse Friday, June 19, in Providence, R.I. Juneteenth commemorates when the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free 155 years ago. Now, with support growing for the racial justice movement, 2020 may be remembered as the year the holiday reached a new level of recognition.
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Cadets fist bump during a commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 on the parade field, at the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., Saturday, June 13.
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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) fist bumps referee James Capers (19) after an NBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Orlando Magic Monday, Aug. 24, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Safety is the primary reason why the status of the fist bump elevated big-time in 2020. The handshake was simply a causality of the coronavirus.
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Los Angeles Angels' Anthony Rendon, right, gets a fist bump from Justin Upton after hitting two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Sept. 6, in Anaheim, Calif.
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Slovenia's Primoz Roglic, wearing the yellow jersey of the overall leader, gives a fist bump to Ireland's Sam Bennett, wearing the best sprinter's green jersey, as Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, wearing the best young rider's white jersey, smiles at the start of the stage 19 of the Tour de France cycling race over 166 kilometers (103 miles), with start in Bourg-en-Bresse and finish in Champagnole, Friday, Sept. 18.
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo greets Foreign Minister of Uruguay Francisco Bustillo with a fist bump, at the State Department, Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Washington.
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Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., left, fist bumps with David L. Brown, during the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Thursday, Oct. 15, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, bumps fists with head coach Bill Belichick before an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 26, in Foxborough, Mass.
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Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, left, is congratulated with a fist bump by Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain after clocking the fastest time during qualification ahead of Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 31.
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Sydney Poulos, 8, gives Santa a fist bump through a transparent barrier at a Bass Pro Shop in Bridgeport, Conn., Tuesday, Nov. 10. Santa Claus is coming to the mall — just don't try to sit on his lap. Malls are doing all they can to keep the jolly old man safe from the coronavirus, including banning kids from sitting on his knee, no matter if they've been naughty or nice.
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President Donald Trump gives someone a fist bump after playing golf at Trump National Golf Club, on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, in Sterling, Va.
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Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller (32) gets a fist-bump from Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz after warming up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, in Columbia, Mo.
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Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) and New Orleans Saints strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) bump fists before an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 21-16.
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) and Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones (60) fist bump after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, in Jacksonville, Fla.
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Amy Olson bumps fists with caddie Taneka Sandiford after making a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, Monday, Dec. 14, in Houston.
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Little John Daly, left, and Bernhard Langer, of Germany, exchange fist bumps after finishing on the 18th green during the first round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Saturday, Dec. 19, in Orlando, Fla.
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Tiger Woods, left, shares a fist-bump with his son Charlie after putting on the 18th green during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 20, in Orlando, Fla.
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Ivanka Trump, right, daughter of President Donald Trump, fists bumps Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga, as Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., looks on during a campaign rally, Monday, Dec. 21, in Milton, Ga. Both Perdue and Loeffler are in runoff elections.
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President-elect Joe Biden fist bumps with nurse practitioner Tabe Mase after receiving his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine at ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del., Monday, Dec. 21, as Jill Biden looks on.
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COVID-19 patient Efrain Molina, center, gets a fist bump from nurse leader Edgar Ramirez at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in the Mission Hills section of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 22.

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