awkward palm tree

a member of the "awkward objects" community of phrases.

formed by the relaxed and smooth crossing of the wrists featuring the somewhat vertical placement of the arms to form the trunks of the tree. the fingers are then free to move as though they are blowing in the awkward wind.

my personal favorite "awkward" is the awkward palm tree.

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Awkward Llama-tree

Taking the essence of the "Awkward Llama" and the "Awkward Palm Tree" to create a symbol of utmost awkwardness.

The Awkward Llama-tree is formed by taking both hands and creating two "Awkward Llama" poses, and then taking these and following the "Awkward Palm Tree" formula, substituting these llamas for the "limp-wristed hands".

Jackie: "Oh hey, guess what boys!"

Man 1: "You had sex with random men?"

Jackie: "Nope! Guess again!"

Man 2: "You're a whore?"

Jackie: "Haha, true, but not what I was thinking!"

Man 3: "You gained self-respect for yourself, and decided to join a feminist group?"

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*Awkward Llama-tree is performed*

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awkward palm tree

An extension of awkward turtle where one arm is placed horizontally whilst the other stands vertically on top, swaying as if in a breeze. Often used to break tension and silence in a room when the awkward turtle doesn't quite do enough! Can be extended by mimicking coconuts falling off the palm tree.

misha: well this is awkward...
georgia: *awkward turtle*
... still awkward....
misha: *awkward palm tree*

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Awkward Palm Tree

Used to describe a situation that is not only awkward, but like the branches of a palm tree, a shady situation

When at a party a guy starts hooking up with another chick, different from the one he brought in front of her.
In recollection- he was not only awkward, but shady.

Thus, awkward palm tree

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Awkward Palm Tree

The awkward palm tree is similar to the awkward turtle. Just as the awkward turtle is used to acknowledge an awkward pause or silence the awkward palm tree is a discrete way to signal to your friends that you are in an awkward situation and they need to come save you. The awkward palm tree is created by letting your wrists go limp so your arms and hands form a "V" and then crossing your arms at the wrist. In certain situations it may be appropriate to shout "awkward palm tree" or hold your hands in the sign above your head as a better signal to your friends.

Creepy Guy: So how are you?
Kate: Um... I'm pretty good. How are you?
Creepy Guy: ... Do you have a boyfriend?

Kate: *awkward palm tree* Uhhh... I... Um...
Kate's Nearby Friend: Hey Kate! I really need to talk to you! Can you come over here?
Kate: Yes I can!

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Awkward Christmas Tree

That one christmas tree that just has something off. It would be perfect to cut down and bring home if it werent for the fact that one side is disproportional, its bent at the bottom, smells weird, etc. Also applicable to people.

This tree is perfect!

It leans to the left.
Oh its an Awkward Christmas tree

awkward tree

A person who could be so awkward they could be a tree

Guy: You kissed your girl yet?
Guy 2: Nah, she's an awkward tree