How do you sign...

Sheila · 07-26-2007, 10:39 AM

I have seen 2 variations of the sign for Starbucks.

Here in Denver, the most popular is the 8 hands facing each other with the thumbs touching, with the middle fingers flicking up repeatedly.

The other sign I've seen is the sign for STAR but with B-Hands.

Anyone else? Be sure to include where you live!

Craziebabe · 07-26-2007, 01:54 PM

In California we sign for starbucks as the 8 hands facing each other with the thumbs touching, with the middle fingers flicking up repeatedly.

Lisa

**GraysonPeddie** · 07-26-2007, 02:59 PM

I'm not sure in Florida but is this the one with the "star" sign:
"star" ASL American Sign Language
?

But then you sign "star" with a b hand for Starbucks?

As I look in ASLPro, I think that relates to celestral.

Sheila · 07-26-2007, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GraysonPeddie

I'm not sure in Florida but is this the one with the "star" sign:
"star" ASL American Sign Language
?

But then you sign "star" with a b hand for Starbucks?

That's the one! Just instead of the 1-Hands, you use B-Hands. Looks kinda strange, but thankfully it doesn't come up often.

BelleSorrisa · 07-26-2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craziebabe

In California we sign for starbucks as the 8 hands facing each other with the thumbs touching, with the middle fingers flicking up repeatedly.

Lisa

We use that same sign in Virginia.

**GraysonPeddie** · 07-26-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheila

That's the one! Just instead of the 1-Hands, you use B-Hands. Looks kinda strange, but thankfully it doesn't come up often.

Thanks!

PS: I haven't been studying ASL in months... *sigh* Have to wait until I get to Valencia Community College (in Orlando) to learn ASL.

Sheila · 07-26-2007, 03:17 PM

No you don't! Check out the epeachy news and go to Deaf Chats and Events! One of the best ways to learn is thru submersion!

**GraysonPeddie** · 07-26-2007, 03:25 PM

I'm in Tallahassee. Epeachy? Never heard of that. And I don't know where I can find deaf chats and events in Tallahassee.

Sheila · 07-26-2007, 03:38 PM

Whoops! Epeachy is for Georgia.

Here's one site in your area

**Dixie** · 07-26-2007, 04:34 PM

The star with the b-shapes is weird - I did in the mirror and Im confused as to how it relates to Starbucks?

Im also wondering how the 8-hands flicking got to become the sign for starbucks.

This is helpful since there is now a starbucks in my area - woohoo!

Sheila · 07-26-2007, 04:39 PM

I'm guessing the STAR with B-Hands is just more of an English rendering. The flicking of the 8-Hands might have something to do with the green circle... There is a woman on it that has a crown with a star on top of it; maybe it has something to do with the twinkling of stars/crowns?
Logo

**deafskeptic** · 07-26-2007, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheila

I'm guessing the STAR with B-Hands is just more of an English rendering. The flicking of the 8-Hands might have something to do with the green circle... There is a woman on it that has a crown with a star on top of it; maybe it has something to do with the twinkling of stars/crowns?
Logo

The one done with the B-hands also sounds a bit awkward to me as well.

**Reba** · 07-26-2007, 06:10 PM

In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, I've seen STAR + MONEY. "Bucks" are "money", plus it's a little commentary on the overpriced coffee.

Fly Free · 07-26-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheila

Here in Denver, the most popular is the 8 hands facing each other with the thumbs touching, with the middle fingers flicking up repeatedly.

We use that sign in Wisconsin as well

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, I've seen STAR + MONEY. "Bucks" are "money", plus it's a little commentary on the overpriced coffee.

i happen to agree that their coffee IS overpriced!

jillio · 07-26-2007, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, I've seen STAR + MONEY. "Bucks" are "money", plus it's a little commentary on the overpriced coffee.

I like that one!

**deafskeptic** · 07-26-2007, 08:50 PM

LOL. I love that sign as well. I don't think 3.75 bucks is worth it for a cuppa of mocha joe. I can just make it at home. I can't remember the last time I was at Starbucks so I may be off.

Mayberry · 08-02-2007, 10:38 AM

We use the eight hands flicking repeatedly sign here in Alabama, too.

ASLGAL · 08-03-2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, I've seen STAR + MONEY. "Bucks" are "money", plus it's a little commentary on the overpriced coffee.

Yes. Overpriced is polite.

The few times I have been taken there, never wanted to go on my own, I thought the coffee was not that great and for the price it was awful.

Brian · 08-04-2007, 08:48 AM

Here in Georgia, I have seen the sign for Starbucks is just like this one: YouTube - Starbucks Demo

I have seen the same sign used in several other states like Texas, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana.

**Dixie** · 08-04-2007, 03:45 PM

I find myself using the flicking 8-hands here, although not having anyone to use them with makes me a flicking fool,

Freaky Caaaaaat - - - wanna hit Starbucks?? Im buyin.....

Brian · 08-05-2007, 01:23 AM

^

so did I until my fingers got all numb from flicking constantly (or should I say repeatedly?).

**Dixie** · 08-05-2007, 09:23 AM

*flick-flick*

07-26-2007, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sheila Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 302	How do you sign... I have seen 2 variations of the sign for Starbucks. Here in Denver, the most popular is the 8 hands facing each other with the thumbs touching, with the middle fingers flicking up repeatedly. The other sign I've seen is the sign for STAR but with B-Hands. Anyone else? Be sure to include where you live! __________________ "An interpreter must give his blood to the work interpreted." -Claude Arrau Deaf Love

07-26-2007, 02:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
GraysonPeddie Eye/Hear/Speech Impaired Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL 32304 Posts: 1,100	I'm not sure in Florida but is this the one with the "star" sign: "star" ASL American Sign Language ? But then you sign "star" with a b hand for Starbucks? As I look in ASLPro, I think that relates to celestral. __________________ ASL Tutorials: http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/page...t/concepts.htm www.lessontutor.com/ASLgenhome.html ASL Grammar: http://daphne.palomar.edu/kstruxness...les%201-06.pdf ASL Browser: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/signs.htm www.aslpro.com

07-26-2007, 03:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sheila Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 302	No you don't! Check out the epeachy news and go to Deaf Chats and Events! One of the best ways to learn is thru submersion! __________________ "An interpreter must give his blood to the work interpreted." -Claude Arrau Deaf Love

07-26-2007, 03:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
GraysonPeddie Eye/Hear/Speech Impaired Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL 32304 Posts: 1,100	I'm in Tallahassee. Epeachy? Never heard of that. And I don't know where I can find deaf chats and events in Tallahassee. __________________ ASL Tutorials: http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/page...t/concepts.htm www.lessontutor.com/ASLgenhome.html ASL Grammar: http://daphne.palomar.edu/kstruxness...les%201-06.pdf ASL Browser: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/signs.htm www.aslpro.com

07-26-2007, 03:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
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07-26-2007, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Craziebabe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 15	In California we sign for starbucks as the 8 hands facing each other with the thumbs touching, with the middle fingers flicking up repeatedly. Lisa

07-26-2007, 04:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dixie May I be found in Him Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 13,266	The star with the b-shapes is weird - I did in the mirror and Im confused as to how it relates to Starbucks? Im also wondering how the 8-hands flicking got to become the sign for starbucks. This is helpful since there is now a starbucks in my area - woohoo! __________________ Oh, you will. It is all a dream and since matter cannot be created nor destroyed, the dreams must be real in all their myriad forms. -Beowulf This Delicate Thing God Has Made *The world is measured in peasants; smaller than a unicorn but, bigger than a tidbit!*

07-26-2007, 04:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sheila Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 302	I'm guessing the STAR with B-Hands is just more of an English rendering. The flicking of the 8-Hands might have something to do with the green circle... There is a woman on it that has a crown with a star on top of it; maybe it has something to do with the twinkling of stars/crowns? Logo __________________ "An interpreter must give his blood to the work interpreted." -Claude Arrau Deaf Love

07-26-2007, 06:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,130	In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, I've seen STAR + MONEY. "Bucks" are "money", plus it's a little commentary on the overpriced coffee.

07-26-2007, 08:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
deafskeptic Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 14,512	LOL. I love that sign as well. I don't think 3.75 bucks is worth it for a cuppa of mocha joe. I can just make it at home. I can't remember the last time I was at Starbucks so I may be off. __________________ Left ear implanted with Med-El on April 24 2007. Activated on May 9th. Upgraded to Opus 2 9/10/2010 Think Pink. FREE JILLIO!

08-02-2007, 10:38 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mayberry Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rural Alabama Posts: 50	We use the eight hands flicking repeatedly sign here in Alabama, too.

08-04-2007, 08:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,750	Here in Georgia, I have seen the sign for Starbucks is just like this one: YouTube - Starbucks Demo I have seen the same sign used in several other states like Texas, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana.

08-04-2007, 03:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dixie May I be found in Him Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 13,266	I find myself using the flicking 8-hands here, although not having anyone to use them with makes me a flicking fool, Freaky Caaaaaat - - - wanna hit Starbucks?? Im buyin..... __________________ Oh, you will. It is all a dream and since matter cannot be created nor destroyed, the dreams must be real in all their myriad forms. -Beowulf This Delicate Thing God Has Made *The world is measured in peasants; smaller than a unicorn but, bigger than a tidbit!*

08-05-2007, 01:23 AM	#21 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,750	^ so did I until my fingers got all numb from flicking constantly (or should I say repeatedly?).

08-05-2007, 09:23 AM	#22 (permalink)
Dixie May I be found in Him Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 13,266	flick-flick __________________ Oh, you will. It is all a dream and since matter cannot be created nor destroyed, the dreams must be real in all their myriad forms. -Beowulf This Delicate Thing God Has Made *The world is measured in peasants; smaller than a unicorn but, bigger than a tidbit!*

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