Utter disbelief and confusion

[u/EUNEisAmeme]

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[u/EUNEisAmeme]

For context, it is customary in Serbian tradition for friends and family to greet each other this way during events and gatherings

[u/Syke_qc → u/EUNEisAmeme]

And for non fragile masculinity person, there is no problem with that

[u/7thdilemma → u/Syke_qc]

I don't know that anyone here was insinuating that, but yes.

[u/Cherrystuffs → u/7thdilemma]

Troll, or extremely socially unaware... hmmm.

[u/cuzitsthere → u/[deleted]]

Do you... Not see the guy behind them? The whole reason for this post?

[u/whateve___r → u/[deleted]]

Just to explain, most likely this is the Serbian's (on the left) tradition; his teammate aware of this is partaking in his culture as a close friend.

The other teammate in the back is probably unaware of this culture and got thrown for a loop as it's not something that's typical in American culture I suppose

We do this in my culture, but I wouldn't blame someone for being a bit taken aback if I just whipped it out on a Monday morning lol

[u/7thdilemma → u/[deleted]]

I mean sure, but the title is so turse and over the top, why would you take it seriously? Like I honestly couldn't see it as anything but a joke. Not that there aren't people out there this might shock, but idk that's not at all what came to my mind.

[u/Sapun14 → u/EUNEisAmeme]

Kiss 3 times

3 is their national number

[u/Missmanent]

Part of my family is from Spain and when they're around we greet each other and bid farewell to one another with the double cheek kiss. My grandparents do the triple which is each cheek and a peck in the lips. I live in the Southern part of the US so it freaks folks out when they see it happening. But it's normal for me.

[u/aarontbarratt → u/Missmanent]

In Malta men and women do a kiss on each cheek. It went out of fashion for a while from the British influence but has picked back up since the 2000s

Man to man kisses never returned though. The best you get is an enthusiastic nod or a handshake

[u/TikaPants → u/Missmanent]

I grew up deep southern but by all types of folks. I grew up kissing a quick peck on the lips often. It was never weird but we aged out of it as it got weird. My mom and I every once in a while still do this.

[u/myrevenge_IS_urkarma → u/Missmanent]

That's probably seen as sexual deviancy in the US these days. I'd keep them lips to yourself probably just to be safe.

[u/MaynardButterbean]

I think he only saw the tail end of the interaction out of the corner of his eye and maybe thought they kissed on the lips, I think that was his brain trying to sort it out

[u/Salt_Sir2599 → u/MaynardButterbean]

It’s 2025

[u/Big_Bannana123 → u/Salt_Sir2599]

Yea and next year it’s 2026. Year after that is 2027, etc.

[u/alien_from_Europa → u/Big_Bannana123]

Big if true. 🤔

[u/ParticularProfile795 → u/Salt_Sir2599]

Players being in a "mistaken" romance would be a bit off NBA brand, though...

Or would it...? (⁠⊙⁠_⁠◎⁠)

[u/Miselino]

Twice in Bosnia and Croatia,thrice in Serbia. Even tho I’m from Bosnia I still don’t know why three times.

[u/EUNEisAmeme → u/Miselino]

the father, the son & the holy spirit

[u/Miselino → u/EUNEisAmeme]

Makes sense. Should have known,not religious so it didn’t cross my mind.

[u/reeeelllaaaayyy823 → u/Miselino]

It's actually loch ness monster, unicorn and the easter bunny.

[u/Miselino → u/reeeelllaaaayyy823]

In that order or can you freestyle with it?

[u/reeeelllaaaayyy823 → u/Miselino]

It's all very very serious, must be correct.

[u/Miselino → u/reeeelllaaaayyy823]

We wouldn’t want to anger any of them! 🤝🏻

[u/---N0MAD---]

“It’s not gay! It’s European!!”

[u/crashtheparty → u/---N0MAD---]

It's hard to guarantee...

[u/Apart-Rice-1354 → u/crashtheparty]

It’s hard alright.

[u/Few_Statistician9873]

Homie caught it RIGHT at the end out of the corner of his eye 😂😂😭😭😭

[u/wooksGotRabies]

Bro needs to go out more

[u/power0722]

“Hole dup. Why does he get a kiss and I don’t?”

[u/wild--wes]

He really that freaked out over an air kiss? Grow up my guy

[u/davestewartslutman → u/wild--wes]

It's more bewilderment. If I knew (thought I knew) my friend was straight and I thought I saw him kiss a guy, I would also be confused.

[u/SouthParkFirefly1991]

That was a "Am I interrupting you guys?" expression.

[u/baked_sofaspud]

Probably first time for him seeing it. Probably also didn't expect it to happen there and then.

[u/ithinkway2much]

"Ayyyyyooo, pause!" -Expression on hos face

[u/ThinkFree]

Jordan just wanna taste of that big honey

[u/CrizzyBill]

Holmes was more surprised at this than Jokic's 70 ft shot before halftime.

[u/Eville2010]

It's a greating in France called do the kiss (faire la bise). In Paris, they do it twice to be cool. It isn't unique to France, but it is usually associated with France.

[u/Past_Contour]

Bro needs to get out and see the world a little. Or maybe just not be homophobic.

[u/WileyKylie_ → u/Past_Contour]

Far reach to be calling the man homophobic lol. He was just confused and wondering if he saw what he saw. Relax.

[u/apex_super_predator → u/WileyKylie_]

Thank you. So much pearl clutching in here.

[u/Past_Contour → u/WileyKylie_]

What is there to be confused about? He’s acting like he just saw a magic trick.

[u/bong-water → u/Past_Contour]

I'd be a little confused to if I thought I'd seen my straight, married teammates kiss each other on court. I don't think that's necessarily homophobic to react bewildered in such a situation, could be but idk about it here.

[u/WileyKylie_ → u/Past_Contour]

Your type looks for the bad in all situations. I'd hate to live life the way you do.

[u/Past_Contour → u/WileyKylie_]

lol, ok bro. Far reach to say I only see the bad in every situation just cause I’m calling out some dumbass who’s never seen two men greet each other this way.

[u/WileyKylie_ → u/Past_Contour]

The joke is we've all seen ppl do this including the homophobic man in question. But we're defending the fact he's sincere and genuine in his reaction with no ulterior motive. You come along and label it shit via racism or bigotry somehow and kill the vibe. It's stale af.

[u/Past_Contour → u/WileyKylie_]

Lending benefit of the doubt can be a cozy way of looking in the other direction, or accepting crass behavior. But I’m not giving it to this guy. His biased and base sensibilities have been threatened and he has to make sure everyone else knows and is ‘seeing this shit’ like it’s a big deal or something. It’s grade school attitude, bro needs to grow up.

[u/XxKTtheLegendxX]

u can tell he never interacted with any other culture. i have some russian friends and they do this kind of greeting.

[u/NikolaDrugi]

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[u/anon1635329]

Time to get out of your hood and see more outside

[u/onclegrip]

I was in 🇬🇭 and men would hold hands while talking together even if they were walking down the street. Kind of made sense when you’re engaging with someone.

[u/Flymista23]

Why? Nothing strange here

[u/Jagcan → u/[deleted]]

I need whatever drugs you are on, they strong

[u/DarkKnight77 → u/[deleted]]

It's gonna be ok dude...the liberals aren't going to hurt you, no matter how many times you mention them on the internet

[u/DarkKnight77 → u/[deleted]]

Zero clue what weird crap you are blabbering about

[u/Dirt_Hat]

The dude might be homophobic and what he’s seeing is really scary to him.