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Iraqi Sign Language
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 9:18 am
by Sloth
In Iraqi Sign Language the sign for 'American' is to make your hand like a gun and pull the trigger in quick succession.
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:20 pm
by Sloth
That's not a joke by the way.
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:51 am
by Sloth
This is though (from the Onion)
Misinterpreted Foreign Business Gestures
When working at a foreign business, it's important to learn the customs and body language of your new associates. Here are the most commonly misinterpreted gestures in other cultures, and what they mean:
* Nigeria: Eye contact in restroom legally transfers bicycle ownership
* Ukraine: Smiling means you successfully fixed a national election
* Thailand: Closed fist moved up-and-down in a "wanking" motion can be misinterpreted as "You are a good little boy and are working very hard to make the sailors happy around the 'house'"
* Sudan: Twiddling your thumbs means you are bragging that the warlords have yet to cut off your thumbs
* Germany: Shaking your head communicates "I was unimpressed by your avantgarde one-man show last night"
* Dominican Republic: Scratching your forearm and adjusting your shirt-sleeve can be misinterpreted as the hit-and-run sign
* Angola: International sign for choking equals "Hello"
* International: While both fists thrust forward with the index and pinkie fingers extended means "Metallica!!!" in North America, it means "Sepultura!!!" in Central/South America and "Turbonegro!!!" in Europe
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:15 am
by marky
I can only try to imagine if New Order will ever release any more material before armageddon happens.
This is some fantastic posting on your part, though, Sloth.