Current Events > How do people that use ASL learn new signs for new words? Like Coronavirus

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Bad_Mojo 03/17/20 6:46:59 PM #1:	I know they can just spell it out like names, but something like that would have a new sign related to it, right? So how would the average deaf person learn what the sign is? And I think there is one already for Coronavirus. I ask because I've been watching the Governor talk to our people and she's got an ASL translator up there with er. --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:935814345] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>I know they can just spell it out like names, but something like that would have a new sign related to it, right? So how would the average deaf person learn what the sign is? And I think there is one already for Coronavirus. I ask because I've been watching the Governor talk to our people and she's got an ASL translator up there with er. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlCalavicci 03/17/20 6:59:31 PM #2:	My guess is there is a sign for virus and a sign for corona, and it's just added together --- http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111123223446/simpsons/images/9/99/K.png I didn't even give you my coat! <cite>AlCalavicci posted [p:935814901] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>My guess is there is a sign for virus and a sign for corona, and it's just added together </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sariana21 03/17/20 7:00:06 PM #3:	I imagine there is a network for ASL just as there is for just about everything else. Small communities tend to have ways of finding each other. Pre-Internet, though, I don't know how they spread the word (pun intended). --- ___ Sari, Mom to DS (07/04) and DD (01/08); Pronouns: she/her/hers <cite>Sariana21 posted [p:935814932] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>I imagine there is a network for ASL just as there is for just about everything else. Small communities tend to have ways of finding each other. Pre-Internet, though, I don't know how they spread the word (pun intended). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere Man 03/17/20 7:00:07 PM #4:	You can spell it out like with names. --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere Man posted [p:935814934] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>You can spell it out like with names. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bad_Mojo 03/17/20 7:10:26 PM #5:	Mistere Man posted... You can spell it out like with names. Bad_Mojo posted... I know they can just spell it out like names, but --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:935815423] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>Mistere Man posted... </cite> <quote>You can spell it out like with names.</quote> Bad_Mojo posted... </cite> <quote>I know they can just spell it out like names, but</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere Man 03/17/20 7:12:59 PM #6:	Sorry I missed that part. Still though doesnt make it incorrect as in this psa he clearly spells it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8bUdMEsiPQ --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere Man posted [p:935815541] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>Sorry I missed that part. Still though doesnt make it incorrect as in this psa he clearly spells it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8bUdMEsiPQ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 03/17/20 7:14:10 PM #7:	Coronavirus is a group of viruses such as SARS, MERS, and COVID-19. The first one was discovered in the late 60s, so they have had plenty of time creating a sign for it. --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:935815599] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>Coronavirus is a group of viruses such as SARS, MERS, and COVID-19. The first one was discovered in the late 60s, so they have had plenty of time creating a sign for it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bad_Mojo 03/17/20 7:15:04 PM #8:	Yeah, I don't read the first few words of posts either. >_< --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:935815641] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, I don't read the first few words of posts either. >_< </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere Man 03/17/20 7:17:17 PM #9:	Bad_Mojo posted... Yeah, I don't read the first few words of posts either. >_< I didnt read your post as I figured the answer was most likely spelling it out like with names, which from that video looks to be correct. --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere Man posted [p:935815756] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>Bad_Mojo posted... </cite> <quote>Yeah, I don't read the first few words of posts either. >_<</quote>I didnt read your post as I figured the answer was most likely spelling it out like with names, which from that video looks to be correct. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bad_Mojo 03/17/20 7:23:15 PM #10:	Bad_Mojo posted... And I think there is one already for Coronavirus. I ask because I've been watching the Governor talk to our people and she's got an ASL translator up there with er. I was watching them [Two were switching off] and I was waiting to see them sign the letters out, which I can understand. But they never did when it was spoken --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:935816014] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>Bad_Mojo posted... </cite> <quote>And I think there is one already for Coronavirus. I ask because I've been watching the Governor talk to our people and she's got an ASL translator up there with er.</quote> I was watching them [Two were switching off] and I was waiting to see them sign the letters out, which I can understand. But they never did when it was spoken </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere Man 03/17/20 7:28:43 PM #11:	Bad_Mojo posted... I was watching them [Two were switching off] and I was waiting to see them sign the letters out, which I can understand. But they never did when it was spoken Interesting, but without seeing a video I cant say as no where am I finding a sign for it. --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere Man posted [p:935816250] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>Bad_Mojo posted... </cite> <quote>I was watching them [Two were switching off] and I was waiting to see them sign the letters out, which I can understand. But they never did when it was spoken</quote>Interesting, but without seeing a video I cant say as no where am I finding a sign for it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bad_Mojo 03/17/20 7:29:51 PM #12:	That's fine, I'm sure I just missed it --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:935816301] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>That's fine, I'm sure I just missed it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere Man 03/17/20 7:33:29 PM #13:	Bad_Mojo posted... That's fine, I'm sure I just missed it Hey I could easily be wrong as I am no expert on this, and I am sorry for being lazy and not reading your post in its entirety before posting. --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere Man posted [p:935816467] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>Bad_Mojo posted... </cite> <quote>That's fine, I'm sure I just missed it</quote>Hey I could easily be wrong as I am no expert on this, and I am sorry for being lazy and not reading your post in its entirety before posting. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cuttin_in_farm 03/17/20 7:41:36 PM #14:	I mean.... is it really a new word? Its been on Lysol cans. --- A show of kindness may not do much help, but a show of cruelty may do much harm. <cite>cuttin_in_farm posted [p:935816821] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>I mean.... is it really a new word? Its been on Lysol cans. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iPhone_7 03/17/20 7:45:17 PM #15:	I wonder what signs they came up with for trends of the years, like twerking or thot --- Sig User Logic https://imgur.com/lA5fm7w <cite>iPhone_7 posted [p:935816972] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>I wonder what signs they came up with for trends of the years, like twerking or thot </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere Man 03/17/20 8:57:46 PM #16:	iPhone_7 posted... I wonder what signs they came up with for trends of the years, like twerking or thot The twerking sign is making a butt shape with your hands and bouncing it up and down. Just kidding --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere Man posted [p:935819850] in How do peo... [t:78480773]...</cite> <quote>iPhone_7 posted... </cite> <quote>I wonder what signs they came up with for trends of the years, like twerking or thot</quote>The twerking sign is making a butt shape with your hands and bouncing it up and down. Just kidding </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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