What is the 'Handshake Meme'? Discover the viral Twitter trend that's got everyone giggling

There are many handshake memes on the internet, but the OG 'Handshake Meme' that will always remain everyone's favorite is the Michael Scott and Ed Truck meme. This meme is among the most beloved among the many other Office memes for various reasons.

The reasons are clear, Michael Scott. Have you seen the young Michael Scott in the picture? The mullet, the fanny pack, and the confidence? The hunk takes all the credit. The meme originated from the Episode titled 'The Carpet' of the NBC sitcom, The Office, which aired in January 2006. In this episode, a picture of Michael Scott and his fromer boss Ed Truck shaking hands is shown and it goes viral.

The meme depicts situations where someone gets credit for something they didn't do. They did the exact opposite but somehow got seen doing something good. We all wish this happened to us more often.

Everyone can only try to relate to Michael Scott via these memes because there is no other way to be as cool as him. So, here are some of the Michael Scott and Ed Truck memes, find your favorite 'Handshake Meme' that you relate to the most.

Best Ed Truck and Michael Scott 'Handshake Meme'

There are many legendary memes on the internet, all of them funnier than the next. But the memes made on already funny material have a separate charm. The Office was a funny show, it was so funny that calling it simply 'funny' would be an understatement.

And who made the show funny? That's right, it was the great Michael Scott. Such was his impact that his departure dropped the buzz of the show and everyone said that it didn't feel the same.

Of all the funny Michael Scott memes the 'Handshake Meme' is hilarious on many levels. Apart from the context in which it is used, the picturization itself is funny. Michael's look and Ed Truck's confident smile make it a funny picture first and a rib-tickling meme later.

Here are some of the best Ed Truck and Michael Scott memes that will make everyone laugh. Choose which 'Handshake Meme' is your favorite:

No one wants to be Levi-Strauss in this situation.

The classic example of 'you betrayed the only thing you swore to protect.'

You're welcome. We do what we can as fans.

The resemblance is uncanny. The only thing missing is the mullet and the fanny pack.

Never let them know your next move.

This one is the best representation of this meme.

Other variations of the same joke are equally hilarious.

A dream was seen, a chance was taken and the risk paid off.

To be fair, meme-watching is also a tedious job.