The Surprising History of the High Five

This week DJ takes Gage through the astonishing history behind one of the most iconic modern gestures, the high five, and how culturally important it is. Was it born in a legendary Dodgers game in 1977? Does it stretch back to jazz clubs and wartime camaraderie? Was it invented by a cartoon girl who could travel through time? All of these theories will be tested and tried as we seek to discuss the origin of the high five and its roots in African American culture, gay culture, and the broader American culture. Though we are all familiar with the high five as a gesture associated with unity, connection, solidarity, and celebration, there is much history to be seen behind this simple gesture. If you have questions, things we overlooked, or ideas for an episode (maybe you even want to be on for it), please just comment below or reach out to us at [email protected]. Thank you for tuning in! If you liked what you saw today, please like and subscribe if you want to follow along as we continue to talk about everything. But most importantly, stay lovely. 00:19 - Intro 01:52 - October 2, 197707:35 - 1920's and the Low Five 18:58 - Competing Origin claims 48:59 - Glenn Burke and his life 1:10:41 - Concluding Remarks Thank you to our friends for our musicJacob Casey: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7E60rnQGYTO65DTkVpe6D9?si=46ylUvAcTmuoXAXqxvf04gAdam Ward: https://www.instagram.com/adamjward1/Jared ScrowtherIf you want to contact us, send us an email at [email protected] find us elsewhere, just go to these links.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nocatspodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCatsPodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1TOoYcuujpulwuIuLdDk7V?si=a09b0e516f7b444bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-but-the-cats/id1712223606Website: https://everythingbutthecats.com