Do you want to improve your queer ASL vobulary? This gui will teach you how to sign the word “gay” and other queer-related words!
Contents:
- A BRIEF HISTORY OF GAY SIGNALG, OM HANKY S TO THAT 'WHAT GAY GUYS ARE ACTUALLY LIKE' VIO
- HOW TO SAY “GAY” IN SIGN LANGUAGE
- WHAT DO LIMP WRISTS HAVE TO DO WH GAY MEN?
A BRIEF HISTORY OF GAY SIGNALG, OM HANKY S TO THAT 'WHAT GAY GUYS ARE ACTUALLY LIKE' VIO
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HOW TO SAY “GAY” IN SIGN LANGUAGE
* gay hand signal *
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WHAT DO LIMP WRISTS HAVE TO DO WH GAY MEN?
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