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Asl Idol Signs
ASL IDOL
The ASL Idol performances were very interesting and informative. The performers were very talented and creative in the way they signed, even though some of the signs appeared to be created by that particular performer. I guess some of the signs also could have also been considered “slang” in the way they were signing.
My favorite performer was the young lady that signed 24K Magic, by Bruno Mars. Even though her hands did not remain in front of her as she was signing. Her signs were clear and easy to understand what she was saying. Her facial expressions were also in sync with what she was signing.
Many of the performers seems as they were performing for people of the hearing enjoyment and not necessarily for the deaf community. On

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