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LOONEY GESTURE
A GESTURE MEANING THAT SOMEONE IS NUTS IS POINTING
THE INDEX FINGER AT THE EAR AND TWIRLING THE FINGER
CLOCKWISE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Physically handicapped Deformed SPEECH -- Foolishness Stupidity Insanity |
Date learned: 10-00-1969