"High-Fives" [by Ben Mirov]

High-Fives

After the competitive frisbee match, we give each other high-fives. The high-fives are meant to signify our celebratory attitudes and reinforce the sense of comradery we feel in the wake of our semi-athletic achievement. Most importantly the high-fives distinguish our team as the victorious one over the team at the opposite end of the field. By our exchanging high-fives we ensure that the small audience of our significant others and passers-by will recognize that it is our team and not the opposing team that has achieved victory. This is by far the most important aspect of the high-five because, if they were paying attention, our significant others will attain an enhanced sense of pride at our team's victory thus strengthening our relationships with them and increasing our chances of sexual intercourse. For those of us without significant others, at least we will have the satisfaction of knowing the various onlookers will appreciate our accomplishment and walk away with a vague sense of admiration for us and for our team. The high-fives continue well into the night, at the bar, though the intensity of each exchange grows less and less. For some of us the high-fives continue even longer, as we lie alone in bed.

-- Ben Mirov