In a hilarious turn of events during a Monday Night Football preseason telecast, Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris found himself caught in an awkward handshake moment with ESPN’s Joe Buck.
The incident, which occurred during an interview segment, left viewers amused and Troy Aikman struggling to hide his laughter.
As the newest billionaire in the NFL’s exclusive club, Harris joined Buck and Aikman in the ESPN booth for the game between the Commanders and the Baltimore Ravens.
Meanwhile, Buck graciously introduced Harris, setting the stage for what would become a memorable encounter.
However, while Buck was in the midst of setting up his second question, he extended his hand out into the empty space in front of Harris.
Seemingly caught off guard, Harris looked down and inexplicably shook Buck’s hand, much to the amusement of Aikman and the audience watching the show.
Do not wave an empty hand near Commanders owner Josh Harris. He will attempt to shake it awkwardly. pic.twitter.com/sq2y70YXGW
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 22, 2023
The timing of the handshake added to the comedic effect, as Harris had only been in the booth for a mere 40 seconds. It left many wondering why he would initiate a handshake at that particular moment.
To make matters even more entertaining, a spontaneous Griddy dance broke out while Harris was being invited onto the ESPN telecast.
This awkward handshake quickly climbed the ranks of being one of the most memorable sports moments.
It wasn’t a typical handshake either; Harris simply grabbed Buck’s hand briefly before letting go, showing he instantly regretted his action.
Perhaps Harris simply had an overwhelming desire to shake Joe Buck’s hand, or maybe it was a momentary lapse in judgment. Regardless, the awkward moment added an unexpected touch of comedy to the game.
