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Feb 6 2014

How Sign Language Works

44 min 5 movies discussed
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It wasn't until the was developed and despite its co-existence alongside English, a user would be hard-pressed to sign with a British person. Find out about the independent evolution of sign language in the U.S. and how intuitively sensible it is.

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Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of sign language, focusing primarily on American Sign Language (ASL) and discovering it's far more complex and diverse than most people realize. They explore the rich history of deaf communities, from ancient mistreatment to the development of unique regional sign languages like Martha's Vineyard Sign Language, and learn how ASL has its own grammar, syntax, and cultural etiquette that's completely independent from English. The guys also cover different types of sign languages used in the U.S., international signing efforts, and even touch on baby sign language, revealing just how sophisticated and varied this form of communication really is.


Movies Discussed

Dallas Buyers Club
Dallas Buyers Club
2013 1h 57m
★ 7.9
"Have you seen Dallas Barra's club yet? No. Can't wait. — Mentioned in listener mail about HIV/AIDS when discussing the need for better education about the disease."
Hey Dude
Hey Dude
1989
★ 6.8
"On the podcast, Hey Dude, the 90s called David Lasher and Christine Taylor, stars of the cult classic show Hey Dude — Referenced in an advertisement for another podcast about 90s nostalgia."
King of the Hill
King of the Hill
1997
★ 7.4
"Do you ever see that King of the Hill that he co-starred on? — Josh mentioned a King of the Hill episode featuring Yakov Smirnoff when discussing comedy references." — Josh
Love Is Blind
Love Is Blind
2020
★ 6.2
"We're going to be talking to Nancy Rodriguez from Netflix's Love is Blind Season 3. — Referenced in an advertisement for another podcast featuring a contestant from the reality show."
Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982 1h 54m
★ 7.2
"Do you remember AOL Instant Messenger and the dial-up sound like poltergeist? — Referenced in an advertisement comparing dial-up internet sounds to the horror movie."

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