The 31 Most Epic High-Five Fails You’ve Ever Seen. So Awkward, But SO Funny.

When executed properly, the high five can unite two human souls through the palm of the hand. But when they go wrong, the world knows the meaning of cringe.

1/2 high five, 1/2 fist bump, all awkward

When nobody is even there

The other person should be aware of what’s going on

2 people required

The look of desperation

Solid contact makes it look much better

High or low five, not both

Critical hit

Be sure to have solid footing

Anyone?

What a nice guy

Let’s get a replay of that in slow-motion

I didn’t think anyone would get it backwards, but here we are

Don’t try to high five a blind person.

Nice cover up attempt.

Another half and half gone awry.

Right in the eye

4-way fail

So long it needed a commercial break

Hug it out

Wearing protection at least

Making him earn it

I’m going to celebrate anyway

Taking out innocent bystanders

Nobody saw just walk away

Curl it in

The whole team snub

Seriously dude?

Too short

Someone…please?

Just run on by

I mean if a cat can get it right, so can you