xkcd #3184: Funny Numbers

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In 1899, people were walking around shouting '23' at each other and laughing, and confused reporters were writing articles trying to figure out what it meant.

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In 1899, people were walking around shouting '23' at each other and laughing, and confused reporters were writing articles trying to figure out what it meant.
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[–] 1 point 9 months ago (3 children)

I don't get the 258 and 84 one, also deaf.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (2 children)

    258 = very interesting. 2 being v, you sign "very", and then using 5 into 8 from ahead of your face/nose area for "interest" sign.

    And for 84, try and sign it kinda side way. Kinda like "terrible" sign, but you would say it after crazy or whatever happened.

    Like "oh really? 84!"

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