Do You Celebrate Victory With Fists Pumped Toward the Sky?

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Do You Celebrate Victory With Fists Pumped Toward the Sky?

Posted Aug 13, 2008, 03:56 pm CST
By Molly McDonough

Now that we know from scientists that it's human nature, indeed, animal nature to celebrate victory with fist bumps, chest-puffing, hands-thrust-in-the-air moves and silly dances, we wondered how you find yourself celebrating a particularly sweet or hard-fought victory ... especially in the confines of a staid court environment.

Do you stifle all reaction? Or have you let out a yelp or two with a fist-pounding, "Yeah!" Also, tell us if you've seen judges frown on anyone for reacting too strongly or inappropriately when celebrating a court victory.

Answer in the comments below.

Read the answers to last week's question about watching the Olympics.

And now to announce the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners from last week:

Bronze goes to "Should-a-been-a-dancer" who wrote in this excerpt: "I’ll sneak a peak, to remember what it felt like to be young and fit."

Silver goes to "Public Housing Escapee": "I plan to watch the equine events. I had trained to ride and hoped to be the first Olympic equestrienne of color but law school debt and the persistent lack of a well-heeled sponsor killed that dream. So, I just watch the experts. It should be interesting to see how they accomplish a 3-day event in all of that “mist”. Tally-ho!"

Gold is a tie, going to "J.D." who wrote, "I plan on throwing every 'Made in China' item in my apartment into a bonfire."; and to "NN" who quipped, "Hey J.D., will there be anything left?"

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Posted by tory - 3 months, 1 week, 1 day, 18 hours, 32 minutes ago

I was impressed by Thai and other Asian athletes at the Olympics whose simple bows, both in victory and defeat, were elegant, dignified and showed respect and humility. Contrast those with the ape-like aggressive gestures of the American athletes….
Posted by Multi-jurisdictional Esq. - 3 months, 1 week, 20 hours, 49 minutes ago

Pump my fists, yes, but not until we—or the judge (and jury, if there is one) are out of the courtroom. Back at the office it’s loud music, Happy Hour and a conga line, too. “We Are the Champions” is among the favorites.
Posted by sysiphus - 3 months, 6 days, 17 hours, 39 minutes ago

It’s been so long I don’t remember.
Posted by Nate - 3 months, 5 days, 39 minutes ago

I typically celebrate with a single malt beverage, a very good steak and an even better cigar.

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