​People love the Smash scene for a multitude of reasons. When I asked a friend why he loved the Smash community, his reason was the various rivalries and immense amount of skill it took to master the game. He described the Smash community as where he got to be his alter-ego. He got to be somebody other than himself at school and really found himself within the scene.

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​My reasons are not so noble or personal. Do I appreciate the skill it takes to be considered decent at the game? Yes, I do. Do I see myself in the Smash community and hype? Absolutely. But the main reason why I love the game is because of the personalities in it. Gamers tend to be unique and special characters. It is exciting when these quirky personalities clash during the most basic of Smash rituals: the handshake. My personal reason for loving Smash is encompassed in these Top 5 Funniest Handshakes. Thanks to GRsmash for the great footage.

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5. Nintendude vs DP

​This handshake is funny for two explicit reasons: Nintendude's awkwardness and DP's salt. Nintendude's face is a mix of sheer discomfort and pleasure at winning his match. DP's expression indicate that there's too much salt for him to handle. Not only is this a historic awkward handshake moment, it's also a first hand look at Smash at its saltiest, and finest.

4. Keitaro vs CT Salem: Most Handshakes Award

​Sometimes when playing Smash, salt levels get so high people don't shake hands at all. During unique moments, however, everybody will shake the winners hand. The most recorded handshakes in Smash history goes to Keitaro with an impressive 6 shakes after beating Salem.

3. Pink Fresh vs Forte: Double Handshake

​Ah, the classic double handshake. This particular handshake is quite infamous in the Smash scene. The slight pause that always occurs before the second shake is pure comedic gold. Not only is it fun to watch people do the same thing twice, their expressions of humorous embarrassment is a nice break after intense matches.

2. Impulse 2013: 4 Way Handshake

​Arguably the most awkward handshake on the list, this 4 way hand collision was due to miscommunication. Prog states that Melee players input 185 actions per minute. These 4 inputted about the same in hand motions during their hilarious accident.

1. PPMD vs M2K: Legendary Side Shake