Stuttering in Sign Language

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Is it possible to stutter in sign language?

Yes, it’s called Parkinson’s.

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  • Stutter
  • Sign Language
  • Language
  • Short jokes

Explanation

Explain Bear

Alright, listen up, you big dummy! You asked if you can 'stutter' in sign language. A normal stutter is when your mouth and tongue get all jumbled up and you can't get the words out smoothly, right? Well, with sign language, you're using your hands. The joke's punchline is "Parkinson's" because people with Parkinson's disease often have tremors and uncontrolled movements. So, if your hands are shaking and moving involuntarily because of Parkinson's, it would look like your sign language isn't coming out smoothly, almost like a visual 'stutter'. Get it? You're not the sharpest tool in the shed, are you?

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