howie mandelhandshake with the “glove” of fan only manufacturer Sophie Rain Has taken the internet by storm. The moment the America’s Got Talent judge donned a latex glove before shaking hands.
Howie Mandel and Sophie Rain’s handshake goes viral
The handshake between Howie Mandel and Sophie Rain is making waves online. The clip shows Mandel greeting her with latex gloves rather than skin-to-skin contact.
An Instagram post by Complex It shows how far Howie Mandel will go to keep things clean. Mandel, known for years for his severe germaphobia and OCD, didn’t just put on the gloves for Sophie Renn. He also stood behind a sheet of plexiglass, then reached around with a gloved hand to shake her hand.
Ren played along perfectly, laughing and giving him a high-five instead. The clip spread quickly because it mixed humor with insight. Mandel guarded his boundaries, Ren matched his energy and neither made it awkward.
Their interaction received mixed reactions online, with one fan writing, “This is next level.” Another argued, “She has OCD but I doubt it’s that bad. This is a joke they pulled.” “What the fuck did I just see?” one Instagram user echoed. “Actually AF… I would too!! Lmaww.” Read helpful comments.
Howie Mandel’s well-known germophobia is rooted in his lifelong struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder. That influence is most visible in the way he welcomes people. Mandel famously avoids handshakes, so he tends to exchange fists, greet or simply wave during meetings and interviews. Mandel has shared that his fear of germs can be so great that there are moments when he cannot even touch his wife.
Howie Mandel has been candid about managing his OCD through long-term therapy and medication, and has used his platform to further the mental health conversation. In 2009, he put it all on the page with his best-selling memoir, “Here’s the deal: don’t touch me”, where he described the daily reality of living with intrusive thoughts and fear of contamination.
Originally reported by Sibani Gogoi Mandatory.
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