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The adorable love story behind Wikipedia’s 'high five' photos

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Nearly 14 years later, the tale of this iconic couple can finally be told.

One reason I love the Wikipedia article for “high five” is that it’s one of those entries about an utterly basic aspect of everyday life that reads like it was written by a group of aliens observing human beings: “Its meaning varies with the context of use but can include as a greeting, congratulations, or celebration.” But the high-five Wikipedia page is among my very favorites not because of its writing, but because of its iconic photos — specifically the ones in the section on the “too slow” variation: I love the aughts fashion, the use of the word “victim,” and the fact that…

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