foam fingers

Giant "#1" hands

Foam fingers are oversized novelty hands made of soft foam, typically with one finger extended in a "number one" gesture.

Fans wear them at sporting events to show support for their team: The crowd waved foam fingers as the home team took the field.

They're a staple of American stadium culture, sold as souvenirs and used for crowd shots on television.

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tailgate party · hand gestures · sports · bobbleheads · team · big game · arena · events · pennants · rally towel · crowd · competitions · iconic imagery · rallies · face paint · team spirit · home team · pom-poms

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authenticity/functionality

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Sterile hand coverings for procedures

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fan engagement style

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Unoccupied places to sit

indifference · apathy · golf clap · disengagement · silence

formality/context

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Dressy occasion clothing

courtroom decorum · diplomatic protocol · ceremonial dress

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G