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Donald Trump Reminds Us That It's Really Hard To Get A Handshake Right

Donald Trump Reminds Us That It's Really Hard To Get A Handshake Right

Video by Tom Compagnoni

We've got to hand it to Donald Trump -- he's not one to give up.

So when he was left hanging for a high five by fellow Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson at the Republican Debate on Wednesday, he went in for a handshake instead. Or is that a fist pump?

The result is a gloriously awkward handshake that's left the whole world cringing.

In the spirit of truly terrible finger fumbles, we've compiled some of the worst handshakes of all time.

You're welcome.

The aftermath of the shake. Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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