The Touch

Let's have a look on one of the most widely recognised images in the history, Michelangelo's "Creation of Adam" (1511). God is depicted as an elderly bearded man wrapped in a swirling cloak while Adam, on the lower left, is completely naked. God's right arm is outstretched to impart the spark of life from his own finger into that of Adam, whose left arm is extended in a pose mirroring God's, a reminder that man is created in the image and likeness of God (Gen 1:26). Another point is that Adam's finger and God's finger are not touching. It gives the appearance that God, the giver of life, is reaching out to Adam and Adam is receiving.

The "Creation of Adam", as one of the most well-known and famous artworks of all time, has been the subject of a number of references and parodies. Many of these parodies substitute different characters for God, Adam, or both. Let's now have a look on some of those, and try to capture the (ironic) implication that lies in each of them. I've found and collected only those which are focused on the "touch" part. Or should I say "almost touch"?

"Actually, it's not only one pencil that gave life to this Adam. It's two!"

"Obviously, a man's sperm can be as life-giving as a God's hand"

"... 'Cause everytime we touch, I get this feeling.. And everytime we kiss, I swear I could fly..."

"I guess we all agree that money is ..goOd!"

"Just a ...door away!"

"Just a ...click away!

"Man -VS- Robot. When a creature can be smarter than its creator, the distribution of the power roles becomes a confusing process."

Open palm: "I desperately need your help! I'm hopeless!"
3rd finger-indicating palm: "I couldn't really say I'm sorry that I can't give you more than this!"

Open palm from above: " Fair enough...I will make it on my own, you bastard!"