Hand Gestures

16th June 2016

Hello Internet! Whoa whoa whoa! You can’t wave like that! Don’t you know what that means in Uruguay? You see, the same hand gesture can mean different things in different cultures. Where did these gestures come from? What are some of their meanings? Has mooning someone ever saved lives? All these answers plus the story of the hardest Travis has ever been flipped off. Thanks to Amy W. for the topic suggestion! Enjoy and don’t forget to share with your friends!

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Hello Internet! Whoa whoa whoa! You can’t wave like that! Don’t you know what that means in Uruguay? You see, the same hand gesture can mean different things in different cultures. Where did these gestures come from? What are some of their meanings? Has mooning someone ever saved lives? All these answers plus the story of the hardest Travis has ever been flipped off. Thanks to Amy W. for the topic suggestion! Enjoy and don’t forget to share with your friends!

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