Victory pose

A win pose is a short (often random) animation that any character does after winning a match while the losers stand in the background, applauding politely. Typically, every character will have three different poses that can be performed at the end of a match by holding down a certain button.

Super Smash Bros Melee

• Mario
  • Does a short spin-jump and lands in a strong-man pose shouting "Here we go!"
  • Winds up for a punch and steps forward shouting "Here we go!"
  • Makes fire explode from his palm and strikes a pose

• Link
  • Cuts the air three times and turns his back to the camera
  • Cuts the air once, spins his sword and sheaths it
  • Puts his sword and shield together and then raises his sword high into the air

• Donkey Kong
  • Does a backflip, flexes his biceps and roars
  • Beats his chest and grunts
  • Waves his hands in a fist over his head