'Awkward handshake': John Kerry and Ben Affleck meet; Observers try to figure out arm grab [GIF]

Ben Affleck attempts the world's most awkward handshake when meeting John Kerry. http://t.co/y3WhAvcJ4e

— Ben Reininga (@BenReininga) February 26, 2014

Actor Ben Affleck met with John Kerry and testified to Congress today about the Congo:

Met w/ @US_SEGL & fellow @RedSox fan @BenAffleck on #DRC. Both passionate about the issues. #MuchRespectToBenAffleck pic.twitter.com/I0Q5qcSlIp

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) February 26, 2014

During the meeting, Affleck reached towards Kerry in something resembling an attempted handshake or arm grab:

Is Ben Affleck trying to pinch John Kerry or something? http://t.co/sBxfmHJTgb

— Chris Moody (@moody) February 26, 2014

Awwk-ward.

https://twitter.com/fbihop/status/438775771172069376

Most awkward handshake ever RT @Chris_Moody: Is Ben Affleck trying to pinch John Kerry or something? http://t.co/r8SX8o4tqo

— Kristopher Purcell (@purcellkris) February 26, 2014

Best part is Feingold in the middle MT @AshleyCodianni: The awkward John Kerry/Ben Affleck handshake that was… http://t.co/sJH9KMIAUB

— Jessie Opoien (@jessieopie) February 26, 2014

Judging from video, Affleck was trying to feel John Kerry’s arm during a discussion about training for his upcoming Batman movie (Affleck’s, not Kerry’s):

Watch: Ben Affleck, John Kerry Take Part in Some Awkward Guy Talk: Secretary of state tells the actor to "stan… http://t.co/Pwv7ck43o3

— Andy Alcánтara Weвer (@andyluis_) February 26, 2014