The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

A CIRCULAR MOTION OF THE HAND WITH THE INDEX FINGER POINTED
STRAIGHT OUT TURNING TO THE RIGHT MEANS "TO PICK IT UP,"
OR "YOU'RE TOO SLOW."

Submitter comment: INFORMANT USES THIS WHEN HE'S ENGAGED IN A SPORT ACTIVITY
SUCH AS BOWLING, BASEBALL, OR RUNNING TRACK. THE
INFORMANT IS VERY ACTIVE IN ATHLETICS AND HAS USED AND SEEN
OTHERS USE THIS GESTURE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 10-31-1971