Danish Clapping
2000s-present (popularized in corporate/design-thinking circles)
Also known as Danish Clap, Iron Clap
Partners face each other, slap laps in unison, then point top/left/right independently. If directions match — high-ten on the next beat. Speed up or switch partners.
Known for
- Popular design-thinking and corporate facilitation warm-up; imported from improv.
- Genius is forced eye contact — players smile and laugh reflexively.
- Variable stakes: beginners go slow, advanced pairs sprint to exhaustion.
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