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- noun A philosophy of education for the deaf, emphasizing visual sign language using the hands
- noun The art of playing music by squeezing air through the hands
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Since the signs are made with the hands, this viewpoint is often called manualism.
The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002
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Since the signs are made with the hands, this viewpoint is often called manualism.
The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002
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Since the signs are made with the hands, this viewpoint is often called manualism.
The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002
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Since the signs are made with the hands, this viewpoint is often called manualism.
The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002
skipvia commented on the word manualism
The little-known art of playing music by squeezing air through the hands. This video on YouTube helps explain why that is so.
Still, there's something very endearing about that guy.
November 2, 2007
rocksinmypockets commented on the word manualism
I wonder how long it takes that fellow to learn a new piece. *still laughing*
November 2, 2007
sonofgroucho commented on the word manualism
That video was superb. I liked Bohemian Rhapsody too!
November 2, 2007
rocksinmypockets commented on the word manualism
Yeah, Bohemian Rhapsody is impressive. It's worth listening all the way through.
November 4, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word manualism
Oh. My. God.
November 4, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word manualism
You know, this one is just irresistible as well. It's actually kinda jazzy.
November 4, 2007
skipvia commented on the word manualism
Isn't that supposed to be "Flight of the Bumble Bee" and not "Fart of the Bumble Bee?" Still, "fart" is kind of appropriate here, eh? Very endearing...
November 5, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word manualism
Yes, that was the first thing I noticed about the title, and I also thought it was oddly appropriate.
November 5, 2007
sonofgroucho commented on the word manualism
More manualism: this time "The Mexican Hat Dance".
January 19, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word manualism
SoG, that's awesome! I like the Four Squeezins. What a great name.
January 19, 2008
skipvia commented on the word manualism
That...is the best thing...I have ever seen.
January 19, 2008
reesetee commented on the word manualism
Ha! A new favorite. But SoG, why have you been keeping THIS one from us?
January 19, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word manualism
YES!! That is the best! God saaaaave the Queeeeeeeen...
I like this one too.
January 19, 2008
sonofgroucho commented on the word manualism
Good grief! And I thought "Ob La Di Ob La Da" couldn't get any worse!
January 19, 2008
reesetee commented on the word manualism
Took the words right out of my mouth, SoG.
January 19, 2008
bilby commented on the word manualism
Super!
November 20, 2008