What happened to the “Wave”?

[tower]

Here in Los Angeles, despite the crowding, people are aching to connect. They are also driven by the social norm to be cool. I have developed what I believe to be the quintessential wave for this part of the country.

When I see another Hummer (H anything) I ordinarily already have my left hand out the window. Upon approach, I extend the left index finger toward them, maintaining an angle just slightly below horizontal. This is similar to animals showing submission to a more dominant conspecific (a kind of “you da man” gesture). It gives acknowledgement, yet shows humility. So far, I haven't been fired on by the "pimp my ride" crowd. Additionally, if there is no acknowledgement from the other driver, the gesture is subtle enough so that I can act as though I was merely stretching my finger, thereby maintaining the cool factor. Very bad form in L.A. to say "Hi" first and not be acknowledged.

(Please don't take this too seriously.)