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President Trump today welcome Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe to the “very famous White House” with a 30-second long, deeply uncomfortable handshake, which the PM was visibly relieved to have end.
EkaterineLazaros
Okay, even I found that awkward, must be a nightmare for a Japanese person.
conspiramid
Isn't that to give time to photographers?
Appel99
The whole conference was awkward.
Cptmike
omg the look on his fuckin face hahahahah
oozabooza
His face when Trump finally let's go!!!
rubbarz
The fucking eye roll by the japanese PM. Lmfao
oshkoshmygosh
I'm no fan of trump but I think we might be reading too much into this..?
DrForester
Looks like he's going to cry.
tesserax
It looks like they were holding poses for photographers.
myCleverUsername007
You're so genius!
trevasauruswrecks
Well duh, but that still doesn't make this look any less awkward.
Sanguiluna
This is payback for Mr Shake Hands Man.
Isignedupforonecomment
I assume it was for photos? There were photographers, and you gotta do the handshake pose? Otherwise, what are you doing? What is that?
letstalknews
Wow that was cringeworthy.
TheGhostofElizabethShue
Why does he yank at people! This isn't even the first time.
GodEmperorOfImgur
From "art of the deal" it's a powerplay to seem more dominant, same reason why he pats the others hand.
TheGhostofElizabethShue
Jesus. I feel like you just said "oh, he's just the worst person on earth."
GodEmperorOfImgur
I mean... that's a given, right?
TheGhostofElizabethShue
Sure, and I mean I've heard of this kind of move before (the GW Bush back-pat, for instance), but trust his to be cartoonish and slimy.
GodEmperorOfImgur
The back pat isn't necessarily a "powerplay" where GW Bush is from, it's a show of camaraderie and friendship.
ImgurPoof
That's so fucking cringe
OverlyUnprotective
What's even better is that those two are having a sleep over in Trumps West Palm Beach house! Imagine how much fun that would be.
getoffmylawnyoupeskykids
Trump will profit from the PM staying with him. How people aren't outraged over this I don't know.
OverlyUnprotective
I'm not a Trump fan but how is he profiting from this trip?
getoffmylawnyoupeskykids
The PM is staying at Mar a Lago, which trump owns.
OverlyUnprotective
Right, but I don't think Abe is paying the bill. I also read that both Trump's and Abe's staff is staying elsewhere.
getoffmylawnyoupeskykids
Would we pay for his bill? I think his travel expenses are paid for by the Japanese govt.
TrustMeImABassist
"Jesus Fucking japanese Christ what I am doing here?"
TheImgurNeoConConcious
lolol
drenrepus
He finally found somebody with smaller hand than his so he didn't want to let go.
HeckinBamboozled
Lol
christopherwalkenslegs
You do realize that's 99% certainly why he kept it for a while
DaniaAudax
MyCatLikesToFruitcake
Poor guy. Looks like he wants lots of pictures taken "Look! Look how friendly I am! Long handshake!"
magundi
Trump's such a bully.
theGrantimus
Did he really say, "very famous White House," really?
YourLeftKnee
A1d0taku
Why does everybody make a Joke about his small hands, when he really has normal sized hands?
ChancesAreIHateYou
Its almost like it was a photo op.
RoastTheBroomstick69
It obviously was lol
icookfoodandfightfire
Yeah, I don't like the guy at all but every time 2 world leaders meet the handshakes are always like this so they can get pics
CPatricoo
Just FUCKING LOOK at that guys face. Common he wont let go
Sremmos
Can you find me another video if it looking like that?
Deadpoolio7
Right, but for a hand shake photo op you keep your hands still. Otherwise you get shitty ass photos, Trumps just being fucking weird.
Nolfelix115
He is doing a weird power play thing notice how he pulls the Pms hand and pats it it's kind of like he is saying "I have more power"
Deadpoolio7
That shit don't fly with Abe
BustyCrustacean
He tried to do the weird powerplay handshake pull and pat thing to the Prime Minister of Japan... what the actual f?
atkinsongl
Yep. That's our president..
melekoftd
He's a juvenile bully boy. People pander to it because they think he gives treats to good dogs. The bad news for them is he hates dogs
confusedbear
He's making America Great Again!
atkinsongl
Yep. That's our president..
Tulcien
Wait is that an actual thing?? The guy is such a weirdo...
kgbofficer
Did it with his Supreme Court nomination too,
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ReggieAndBubs
That is very bizarre
indiehedgehog
Wtf he was yanking his hand like a goddamn lawn mower handle
greenandpointy
Whose side are you on, kgbofficer?!
bandicootsnoochieboochies
Honestly what the fuck is wrong with this asshole?
themexicanwave
He thinks he's mighty and powerful and important. Aaaand then 62million fuckwitted Americans told him he was exactly that. Fuck sake.
ABCDEFGevolved
Someone took Team America too literally. He is basically the extreme manifestation of how people see America. Aggressive, rude, crass, etc..
themexicanwave
FUCK YEAH!!
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therealgiraffe
...The pulling the hand part is still weird af, though. That's Trump being a dumbass insecure baby.
IFuckingLoveGoldenRetrievers
And the multiple hand pats?
BustyCrustacean
The hand-patting thing is definitely an attempt to show superiority. Basic body language.
IFuckingLoveGoldenRetrievers
So cringy. Those who have genuine leadership of others don't need to assert authority.
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BubbaRunski
Japanese culture is based off subtlety, respect, and deference and Trump's "power play" made him out to be a huge asshole.
wadatahmydamie
In American culture, it's considered rude to hire Nazis for your cabinet, so we also consider him an asshole.
TheGhostofElizabethShue
Best foot forward, I guess.
agumonkey
my culture is based on none of that yet he comes off as a huge asshole too
BubbaRunski
So imagine how much worse this move would be taken by the Japanese...
agumonkey
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CaptainMinnette
And in bird culture, it would just be considered a dick move.
A1d0taku
WUBBA LUBBA DUB DUB
Ghoti01
I think there are other things that make him out to be an ass hole aside from this
88wut
He ain't dropping by any more. That's the end of that.
MagicUmbrellas
Has anyone else noticed how he likes to yank ppl around when he shakes their hand? It's like he's trying to assert dominance or something
TheImgurNeoConConcious
yep. bingo
TrustMeImABassist
DILON!! You son of a... BITCH!
ieattittysprinkles
It definitely looks that way. It's be fun to watch his face if somebody decided to be brave and jerked back with a sweet smile.
MagicUmbrellas
That's exactly what I would do
downunderacrosstheditch
I can't wait for him to try doing this to The Queens when he goes on state visit to UK or meet with Indian PM
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MagicUmbrellas
Doesnt he realize that asserting dominance through a purely petty way actually undermines himself? Oh wait, it's trump, of course he doesnt
eroso
I believe that's all for himself. It makes him feel better when he is able to pull this dominance move, when nobody else does it to him.
wotwot
its gets funny when the other person just maintains position and lets trump pull himself over
yeaprobably
mcflylikeaneagle
Perfect response +1
MILFHAUS
Hahahahahahahaha!
TomaBear
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Right2Jail
Do you know what episode that's from exactly? Serious question.
elson12
My internet skill says 2x07. Disclaimer: My internet skill has failed me before.
Right2Jail
Right2Jail
pnero000
LOL new girl is pretty good sometimes
CanadianThemedName
It is the definition of hit or miss in my books. The good moments are just so good, that I can overlook the bad.
pnero000
I find Nick specifically the most relatable
CanadianThemedName
Nick is definitely the most relatable. And Bishop is probably the best thing in the show.
IveRegisteredThreeTimesAndKeepForgettingPleaseSendHelp
The photogs were directing him to keep it going. That, and the Minister told him the photogs were saying "look at me", but it got lost
IveRegisteredThreeTimesAndKeepForgettingPleaseSendHelp
in translation, so Trump ended up looking at the Minister until he put it together. Not as bad as you think.
smallbusinessmom
YAY for living in Canada and not having to deal with this douchecanoe as a leader
AlmightyHamSandwich
Just wait until we decide to invade Canada for your oil...sands.
IamHavingALoveAffairWithThisIceCreamSandwich
You're not sorry?!
cuttlefishsticks
Can I move in with you please? I make a lot of delicious baked goods and don't mind the snow. I already know the proper usage of "eh?" too!
MaRask
You forgot to say 'sorry'. Sorry.
cuttlefishsticks
Sorry aboot that.