With South Africa recognising South African Sign Language (SASL) as the twelfth official national language just this month, it’s perfect timing to explore more ways to listen to music and support differently-abled artists.
This Australian sign language interpreter got pooped on by a bird during a live press conference, but he handled it like a pro.
A hand signal created for women in abusive relationships has just been effectively used in a real-life situation.
When I hear of sign language interpreters going viral, I find it impossible to look past Thamsanqa Jantjie for sheer entertainment. Then I saw Amber Galloway Gallego in action.
You have to be pretty ballsy to blag you way into doing sign language for Obama, although this woman might give him a run for his money.
It can’t be easy trying to keep up with SONA in sign – whatever you use for the words honourable member will get a good working – but this is pure gold.
When you think of an Eminem song, it seems almost impossible that you will ever learn the lyrics. Well, this girl went and did just that, but with a twist.
For a robot, Asimo is a real cutie. We wouldn’t mind adopting Honda’s humanoid robot which was first introduced to the world almost 14 years ago. Take a look at Asimo’s latest improvements.
Yep. Uh huh. This story really IS getting better. Thamsanqa Jantjie, the man who interpretive-danced his way through Nelson Mandela’s Memorial service in Soweto on Tuesday has a very, very sketchy past.
The headline says it all. I can’t waste time writing more – you just need to watch this video. YOU.WILL.CRY.WITH.LAUGHTER.
Just listen to this – it’s all pure gold so make sure you listen to the whole thing. My personal best is from 3.00 to 3.30..
Thami Jantjie, the “sign language interpreter” at the centre of an international furore has admitted that what he signed at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service on Tuesday was nonsense, but it wasn’t because he isn’t qualified to do the job. He has schizophrenia, and the voices made him do it. Thami Jantjie has advised numerous journalists […]
This is a video of Jacob Zuma singing at ‘Kill The Boer’ at the ANC Centenery Celebrations in Bloemfontein, South Africa in January 2012. And who should be standing next to him, but the bogus sign language interpreter from yesterday’s Nelson Mandela Memorial at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. It’s actually too awesome. UPDATE: For those of you […]
To the ignorant, sign language is just a continuation of funky hand movements. Unfortunately, it seems that “most of us” includes the interpreter at Mandela’s memorial service yesterday. Australian news agency, Special Broadcasting Services, released a report accusing accusing the interpreter of being unfit for the job. A board member of the World Federation of Deaf […]
Here is a great example of how easy it is to ensure yourself a long, celebrated career in politics. After attending a conference in Washington recently, Barack Obama greeted some audience members. A deaf student in the crowd signed to him: “I am proud of you.” Not missing a beat, Obama signed back: “Thank you.” Video after the jump.