Gesture

What is a Gesture?

A gesture is a physical movement or pose which carries some kind of meaning. The meaning of some gestures are known only in a small group (ala slang) and others are obscenely universal.

Specific Gestures

Forearm Jerk

Main article: Forearm Jerk

Some gestures have been known to evolve from other gestures. For example, the forearm jerk, popular in Europe as a way of saying FU has been modified by those crazy and slightly wussy Americans.

Systems of Gestures

Sign Language

Main article: Sign Language

A sign language is system of gestures used by the disabled. Among the most famous of these is American Sign Language

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