Epic Handshake
Label the two muscular arms as different groups/people/concepts, and label the handshake itself as what they both agree on. Shows unlikely allies or opposing groups finding common ground on a specific issue.
Dimensions: 900 × 645px
Panels: 3 customizable zones
Format: 3-label agreement format
📖 Origin Story
Source: 1987 film "Predator" arm-wrestling handshake scene
Creator: Film: John McTiernan (director), Meme: DeviantArt user MILOSLAVvonRANDA
First appeared: Film: 1987, Meme format: DeviantArt, September 6, 2012
The iconic muscular handshake between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carl Weathers from Predator became a symbol of mutual respect and agreement. In 2018, the watercolor painting version exploded as an object-labeling format showing two parties agreeing on common ground.
🎯 How to Use This Template
Label the two muscular arms as different groups/people/concepts, and label the handshake itself as what they both agree on. Shows unlikely allies or opposing groups finding common ground on a specific issue.
Pro Tips:
- 💡The two arms should represent different or opposing groups
- 💡The handshake represents what they both agree on
- 💡Works best when the agreement is unexpected or ironic
- 💡Can show wholesome unity or uncomfortable alliances
😂 Example Ideas
Left arm: "Gamers" / Right arm: "Filmmakers" / Handshake: "Hating on bad adaptations"
Left arm: "Programmers" / Right arm: "Normal people" / Handshake: "No idea how printers work"
Left arm: "Cats" / Right arm: "Toddlers" / Handshake: "Knocking things off tables"
💡 Did You Know?
- •The original scene spawned many YouTube remixes with 80s music before becoming a meme template
- •Arnold's character shouts "Dillon! You son of a bitch!" before the handshake
- •A TikTok variation emerged in 2019 showing people acting out the handshake pose
