"Ohio" City Signs

anthropos · 10-16-2009, 10:21 PM

Hi Everyone!

I was wondering if any Ohioans (or anyone else) had ASL signs for Ohio's three major cities:

"Columbus," "Cleveland," and "Cincinnati."

I once saw a sign for "Columbus" that is a "C" moved from left-to-right (like the movement for the signs for "Where?" or "Restroom"). I saw someone else use that sign for "Cincinnati", so I thought I'd see if anyone has any better information here on AllDeaf.

Also, if anyone has a sign for "Ohio," that would be great, too. As far as I know, it's a fingerspelled "O-H," but I'm not sure.

Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Ohio. Cool.

Thanks so much (in advance). I appreciate any advice/help people have to offer.

Thanks

,
Sam

sara1981 · 10-19-2009, 12:38 AM

always says OHIO!! In states

***Brian*** · 10-19-2009, 02:04 AM

I don't believe there is an official sign for Ohio.

You just spell it out, OHIO or OH.

Em903 · 10-19-2009, 03:32 AM

I'm learning cities/states right now in my ASL Interpreter's class. My teacher says that Columbus in Ohio is just like you said, "C" side to side
<----
---->

She also said that Ohio is spelled full. Anyone else confirm this? I'll try asking her about Cinci and Cleveland.

Bottesini · 10-19-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carly2k5

I'm learning cities/states right now in my ASL Interpreter's class. My teacher says that Columbus in Ohio is just like you said, "C" side to side
<----
---->

She also said that Ohio is spelled full. Anyone else confirm this? I'll try asking her about Cinci and Cleveland.

Sara1981 already confirmed it.

Although I think I have seen OH. But, I am in Iowa.

rockin'robin · 10-19-2009, 11:22 AM

I've seen Ohio signed (here down South) like this:

2 hands, sign the O and going round and round, then sign the H, going up, then back to the O, both hands going round and round.

Bottesini · 10-19-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockin'robin

I've seen Ohio signed (here down South) like this:

2 hands, sign the O and going round and round, then sign the H, going up, then back to the O, both hands going round and round.

THa's a lot of work. We really just use the postal codes for every state here.

Chevy57 · 10-19-2009, 12:36 PM

Use finger spelling for "OHIO" and "Cinn"

Cleveland - "C" sign left to right on top of chest
Columbus - "C" sign shaking

Reba · 10-19-2009, 12:44 PM

Just don't ask anyone from Michigan.

Buckeyes will understand.

DeafDoc1 · 10-22-2009, 09:45 PM

Columbus: shake "C" back and forth
Ohio: shake "O" back and forth or spell OHIO
Akron: same as "rubber" ("X" rubbed down on cheek)
Cleveland: "C" starting from left shoulder and moving to right shoulder
Cincinnati: "C-I-N-C-I" (in Columbus)
Toledo: "T" moved right and down, similar to Texas (done with an "X")
Dayton: "D" shaken back and forth

(Columbus resident for the past 12 years...)

DeafDoc1 · 10-22-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

Just don't ask anyone from Michigan.

Buckeyes will understand.

amen. Go Bucks!

kazumi · 10-22-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafDoc1

amen. Go Bucks!

lol

i support michigan and ohio since my aunt is from ohio =P and i have seen some ppl sign ohio in sexual way if u get what i mean?

violet · 10-23-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafDoc1

Columbus: shake "C" back and forth
Ohio: shake "O" back and forth or spell OHIO
Akron: same as "rubber" ("X" rubbed down on cheek)
Cleveland: "C" starting from left shoulder and moving to right shoulder
Cincinnati: "C-I-N-C-I" (in Columbus)
Toledo: "T" moved right and down, similar to Texas (done with an "X")
Dayton: "D" shaken back and forth

(Columbus resident for the past 12 years...)

Yea i sign Ohio the same way

Bottesini · 10-23-2009, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafDoc1

Columbus: shake "C" back and forth
Ohio: shake "O" back and forth or spell OHIO
Akron: same as "rubber" ("X" rubbed down on cheek)
Cleveland: "C" starting from left shoulder and moving to right shoulder
Cincinnati: "C-I-N-C-I" (in Columbus)
Toledo: "T" moved right and down, similar to Texas (done with an "X")
Dayton: "D" shaken back and forth

(Columbus resident for the past 12 years...)

SO this means Dayton residents are just always wondering where they are?

Em903 · 10-23-2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bottesini

SO this means Dayton residents are just always wondering where they are?

Chevy57 · 10-23-2009, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafDoc1

Columbus: shake "C" back and forth
Ohio: shake "O" back and forth or spell OHIO
Akron: same as "rubber" ("X" rubbed down on cheek)
Cleveland: "C" starting from left shoulder and moving to right shoulder
Cincinnati: "C-I-N-C-I" (in Columbus)
Toledo: "T" moved right and down, similar to Texas (done with an "X")
Dayton: "D" shaken back and forth

(Columbus resident for the past 12 years...)

Youngstown - "Y" shaken back and forth
I never heard about sign "O" I almost sign "OHIO"
I have make idea about Ohio. "O" hand up from arm (sunrise-morning) - sign "HI" - "O hand down to arm (sunset-evening)

DeafDoc1 · 10-23-2009, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bottesini

SO this means Dayton residents are just always wondering where they are?

So you've been there?! Everytime I'm in Dayton, I wonder where I am (and why I'm there)

violet · 10-23-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bottesini

SO this means Dayton residents are just always wondering where they are?

HAHAHAHAHA!

LDNanna · 10-23-2009, 07:28 PM

I also prefer to sign postal codes, easiest.

sequoias · 10-23-2009, 11:45 PM

Uhhmmm there's a dirty sign language for Ohio....find that out yourself.

Mr. Averythest · 10-27-2009, 12:39 AM

i just spell out zip codes.

10-16-2009, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
anthropos Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio and Pennsylvania Posts: 22	"Ohio" City Signs Hi Everyone! I was wondering if any Ohioans (or anyone else) had ASL signs for Ohio's three major cities: "Columbus," "Cleveland," and "Cincinnati." I once saw a sign for "Columbus" that is a "C" moved from left-to-right (like the movement for the signs for "Where?" or "Restroom"). I saw someone else use that sign for "Cincinnati", so I thought I'd see if anyone has any better information here on AllDeaf. Also, if anyone has a sign for "Ohio," that would be great, too. As far as I know, it's a fingerspelled "O-H," but I'm not sure. Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Ohio. Cool. Thanks so much (in advance). I appreciate any advice/help people have to offer. Thanks , Sam __________________ "Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than You." -Dr. Seuss

10-19-2009, 12:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
sara1981 Pandy the Beagle Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Little Rock,Ar Posts: 4,820	always says OHIO!! In states __________________ WWE Dave Batista

10-19-2009, 12:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chevy57 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Buckeye State Posts: 5,406	Use finger spelling for "OHIO" and "Cinn" Cleveland - "C" sign left to right on top of chest Columbus - "C" sign shaking __________________

10-22-2009, 09:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
DeafDoc1 hiding in plain sight Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,019	Columbus: shake "C" back and forth Ohio: shake "O" back and forth or spell OHIO Akron: same as "rubber" ("X" rubbed down on cheek) Cleveland: "C" starting from left shoulder and moving to right shoulder Cincinnati: "C-I-N-C-I" (in Columbus) Toledo: "T" moved right and down, similar to Texas (done with an "X") Dayton: "D" shaken back and forth (Columbus resident for the past 12 years...) __________________ What's up, Doc?

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10-19-2009, 02:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Brian* 極度の調整器 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,626	I don't believe there is an official sign for Ohio. You just spell it out, OHIO or OH.

10-19-2009, 03:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Em903 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 258 Blog Entries: 5	I'm learning cities/states right now in my ASL Interpreter's class. My teacher says that Columbus in Ohio is just like you said, "C" side to side <---- ----> She also said that Ohio is spelled full. Anyone else confirm this? I'll try asking her about Cinci and Cleveland.

10-19-2009, 11:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,771	I've seen Ohio signed (here down South) like this: 2 hands, sign the O and going round and round, then sign the H, going up, then back to the O, both hands going round and round.

10-19-2009, 12:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 20,786	Just don't ask anyone from Michigan. Buckeyes will understand.

10-23-2009, 07:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
LDNanna Everything purple is mine Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 887	I also prefer to sign postal codes, easiest.

10-23-2009, 11:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
sequoias Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A little trip to the extraordinary. Posts: 16,295	Uhhmmm there's a dirty sign language for Ohio....find that out yourself.

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