ANSWERS: 5
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Yes why is that. Good question.
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It's too hard to kiss with the helmet on?
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It grew out the older expression of a pat on the back for a job well done. In the rush of going off and on the field, the pat has turned into a butt slap, and is now accepted
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There really is no good reason for that (which, of course, just makes it even creepier).
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Outside of sports, it's a backslap. I'd guess because the back is covered with sweat and a clammy backslap leaving the shirt stuck to the back would be unwelcome.
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