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October 30, 2006

Some waves and when to use them

-- "Queenie"

Right arm bent at elbow. Arm should be motionless. Make sure right hand is more or less even with chin. Move hand from side to side, keeping fingers pressed together tightly.

Uses: Beauty contests, coronations, concession speeches

-- "Ol' Flappy"

Hold either arm aloft. Open and close hand as if pinching the air.

Uses: Bidding farewell to a casual acquaintance/client/long-lost nephew/former mistress/cellmate

-- "Luckless Hayseed"

Listlessly move arm in "windshield wiper" pattern, making sure to keep wrist loose

Uses: From bus window when leaving small town for big city in futile pursuit of stardom

-- "The McDougal"

Fully extend both arms and shake entire body.

Uses: Greeting least-attractive sorority sister or distracting enemy gunfire so rest of platoon can take hill

-- "El Gato Hambriento (The Hungry Cat)"

Fingers should be stiff, bent and claw-like. Move arms as if digging a tunnel in slow-motion.

Uses: Job interview, first date

Posted by teb at October 30, 2006 10:39 AM

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