For the longest time, I thought people used their forefinger to snap. Changed the game when I discovered using the middle finger and thumb. Also still can't whistle.

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

I can quadruple snap with one hand. My pinky isn't strong enough on my non-dominant hand to make the snap. My dogs get freaked out when I do 7 snaps in rapid succession like finger lady fireworks.

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I've tried every finger. It's impossible

[–] bizarroland@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I taught a friend how to snap when he was like 23, and that was, uh, the issue was he was trying to make the snap from rubbing his finger and thumb together, but the snap actually comes from the pressure that builds up and smacks into your palm as the tension releases.

The other thing I have seen people have issues with is if they lotion their hands frequently, because then you can't really build up enough tension to get a good pop.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

? Nothing touches my palm when I snap. Now I wanna see you do it!

[–] bizarroland@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo3cKxlkQZc

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

My middle finger doesn't touch my palm when I snap, it hits the ball of my thumb.

[–] bytesonbike@discuss.online 3 points 3 weeks ago

Pretty straightforward. You just🫰