1. The Fist in itself represent power – it’s the most aggressive form in which the hand can be manipulated
2. The force in which the fists bump can speak volumes in reference to the level of excitement
3. Fist Bumps can be performed repeatedly with numerous other individuals without a stinging sensation
4. Fist Bumps can be performed in meetings, on phone calls and around cube corners without direct line of sight
5. Fist Bumps don’t make that “slappy” sound that tends to annoy unrelated third parties
6. Fist Bumps do not require an individual to “go high” – Fist Bumps can be performed at low, standard and high grades
7. Fist Bumps do not spread the “SamF’s” during cold and flu season
8. Fist Bumps can be personalized – example – two bumps and roll
9. Fist Bumps seem to be understood and appreciated by young and old alike
10. A proper Fist Bump is simply more elegant and invigorating then even the wildest of High-Fives

So, here I sit thinking about the lack of Fist Bump deployments and maybe it resides in the fact that we don’t have a virtual Fist Bump like Mary’s High Five symbol. So, without further a due, I give you the Virtual Fist Bump – III!

As anyone can plainly see, if you looked at the end of your clenched fist, you would see four fingers with a tucked thumb. That is easily represented as III! with the little dot representing the tucked thumb. So listen up SLales – a new form of celebration is acceptable here at SoftLayer. High-Fives and Fist Bumps abound!! Let’s celebrate SoftLayer’s Success!!

Now if we can just teach Doug how to Fist Bump without turning it into a game of bloody knuckles from the third grade.

-@lavosby