08/04/2026
"Gonyer 5"
Throughout history, every timeless physical iconic gesture and move that invaded pop culture had to start somewhere.
The Rocks eyebrow raise. Tiger's fist pump. Hulk Hogan's hand-cupped ear. The Carlton dance. Tom Cruise running at top speed in every movie. And Gangnam style. Ahhh.....good ol' Gangnam style.
The "Gonyer 5" lore:
What should have been a simple and routine anniversary night one late evening 2024, became an organic underground legend.
A few after-dinner drinks, witty banter and time well spent with strangers that became friends produced a gesture that still lives on to this day.
"Ok folks, line up for a quick selfie-to-remember shot."
And then it happened.
Out of no where as the shutter snaps, a hand raise, fingers meaningfully spread, but with little or no effort, as if it was meant to be. And so the "Gonyer 5" was born.
To this very day, many a Dizzy carry on this tradition on their way out, snapping selfies on the sofa with arms extended, palm outward, fingers spread, as if hearkening all those that would pass by to smack hands as hard as humanly possible. Perhaps with a "f*kin A" said silently in their heads. Or most commonly, boisterously out loud.
So next time you're in, feel free to take a selfie on the sofa and give the social media world a "Gonyer 5".
Just make sure to practice. (See photos). It doesn't just come naturally sometimes.
We salute you Rob G! Thank you for inventing the self-photobombing "Gonyer 5".
*tips tattered old Ford hat
