Inspired by #Quiz and due to having nothing better to do... here are some of my favourite ‘waves’ from hopeful contestants on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

Starting with this dainty effort from Brian.

Here’s a lovely flourish from Alan as if he’s presenting his name to us.

Too low Barbara!

Scott’s forgotten how to move his hand.

Obviously Kevin is just here for his name.

I believe the popular phrase is ‘protect Peter at all costs’.

I’m worried about Eileen, she will not cope under the pressure of the chair.

Kay is too transfixed by Chris Tarrant to wave.

Brian puts 110% into everything he does.

Oh Jan. What is that?

Ross is fed up. We’re lucky we got a wave to be honest.

It’s weird but I quite like Steve’s technique. He’s not messing around.

Colin favours a circular motion and I favour Colin.

Fiona knows you want a wave and she couldn’t care less.

Gerald attempts a cool thumbs up but is not comfortable with that at all.

Dave the legend shows Gerald how it’s done.

No idea what happened to Josette here.

Malcom puts all of his energy into this wave. Huge respect.

Richard only uses half of his hand for waving.

Yes Donna!

Not only does Peter have a splendidly unfortunate name, he also gives us that little bit extra on top of a wave.

Stop fucking about please John.

The opening and closing of the hand is a surprisingly popular waving method, well demonstrated by Victoria here.