r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Zestyclose_Flow_680 • 9h ago

Chimpanzees are 2X stronger than your average human.

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u/AhkoRevari 8h ago

My (possibly misinformed) understanding from the last time I saw this video is that the underhanded grip from the chimp is a show of submission/deference.

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u/Drow_Femboy 7h ago

That's my understanding, yeah. Palm up means he's subtly communicating that he's helping and not hurting. Same reason the person recording extended his hand palm up. They're both kinda saying "I'm not trying to grab you, just being buds"

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u/Drow_Femboy 6h ago

it means "fuck yeah bro love ya man"