One thing I know for sure is, if @barbiethemovie coming out in July does not include at least two deaf signing character—signing tog with barbie hands/mitten hands—then we’ve all been absolutely robbed of roaring laughter and comedy gold. 👀👀 A true family classic over here!
From Fort Greene to NBC!
Check out my interview with @joefryer of @NBCNews as part of his series, "Flipping the Script,” highlighting diversity in media and entertainment.
Enjoy!
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I’ve been saying “perfecto!” to everything that is mildly alright, all day. I even have my hands gesturing in sync. Why am I doing this?!? No way to tell—but it’s probably not going away immediately cos now it’s making me laugh when I feel a “perfecto!” coming.
I spent all day working outside on my balcony in CDMX and then finished my day with a glass of @CasaMadero malbec while catching the sunset gorgeousness show. Tbh, great day. 10/10
A police officer called me using their police voice (it made me WORRIED) asking me “if they sent me an envelope can they count on my support?” I would like to know—what is this envelope and support for what? He hung up on me. #police#usa#PoliceSurvey#dodgy
There's literally nothing better than when you're full on laughing with someone and you both keep adding things that make it funnier and you can barely breathe.
@SoManyDavesHere Thinking big, I see you. @SoManyDavesHere
Audio: Banging on a Trashcan from Doug. Skeeter says “Biggggg” over steel drums in the background.
Today the word "interstitial" came up casually more than once and it's the first time I've heard it.
It actually has many uses in several fields, and the synonyms are just as nuanced. It's also not a quick spell with all the "i"s and "t"s.
My rating of the word: 6/10
While irritated; instead of “dilly dallying” I said “I wasn’t “dilly daffoling”!” and my mistake made me laugh cos my visual of “dilly dallying” is frolicking among daffodils. | Clearly, an instance where my bimodal bilingualism clashed and produced something unexpected. 😚🌼🥸
The media is always interested in learning about Deafness or ASL from the hearing gaze; so as a person who hears—regardless of proximity to the Deaf community (CODA,SODA, etc)—we have to stop giving those stories and shift the lens to the authentic Deaf perspective .
@PBS Did you know that instead of hiring hearing people for signed segments on any of your programs, you can and SHOULD instead hire a Deaf person. There are an uncountable amount of incredible choices to choose from from the Deaf community who are not hearing.
I'm thrilled that so many people from all parts of my life are inspired to learn ASL in 2022. I completely support that. My one piece of advice is: make sure to learn from someone who is Deaf .
Pls pass this along to save a friend. 🥰
I’ve been a professional interpreter in NYC since I was 18/19 years old. I was part of an older generation in the city even though I was basically a kid swinging it. Sometimes I get blessed with moments where it’s noted that I too, was doing it when. #WASaKidWASNTkidding
I now regret not pursuing my childhood dream of becoming a famous pop singer…mostly because I realize—I’ll never be invited to be a special guest panelist on @RuPaulsDragRace and watch the Queens lip sync to my famous song. 🦿💄💋
Turns out, it took me until mid January to realize my apt heat temp has been MAX 56*F since May 2021. Have I been cold? Yes! Have I been sick? Yah! Have I thought to check the thermostat? Not once! *until today. So—remember, everyday is a new opporunity to change your life.