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Title: Nicholas Blair's "Unique" Hand Gesture
Post by: Bob_the_Bartender on September 06, 2002, 01:58:53 AM
Hey gang,

Did you notice when Nicholas pointed his finger at and rubbed it against Adam's chest today, Nicholas used his middle finger rather than his forefinger to make the gesture?

You know, the use of that particular finger has been politely described as giving someone, the "half-a-peace-sign" gesture.  (It's also impolitely described as just plain giving someone "THE" finger!)

Do you think that Nicholas was sending some subliminal message to both Adam and Mr. B.?  It may have been the only time on Dark Shadows that someone allegedly flashed another person an obscene gesture.  I pray that I'm wrong about this.  So, what do you think?

Sincerely,

Bob the Bartender, who, now, symbolically flashes everyone the FULL peace sign.
Title: Re: Nicholas Blair's "Unique" Hand Gesture
Post by: Gerard on September 06, 2002, 02:19:21 AM
I always thought that Mr. Blair's magical gesture, whether with or sans the bird, was always somewhat geeky - that whole thing of looking like he was ready to attack a piano.  I think the poor guy has a complex, and that's why he's so nasty.  Probably when he was just a wee, little warlock, all the other coven warlock bullies chased him into alleys, called him names, and stepped on his magic wand case.  The reason why he can crack that wide smile on his face was from having his scalp stretched from constant noogies.  He's never really outgrown his little warlock geekiness.  I mean, for Pete's sake, look at how the man dresses.  For cryin' out loud, he wears gloves!  I'm sure they must be sewn to the cuffs of that suit.

Gerard
Title: Re: Nicholas Blair's "Unique" Hand Gesture
Post by: Bob_the_Bartender on September 06, 2002, 02:23:31 AM
Gerard,

Your point is well taken.  Maybe Nicholas really wanted to give a karate chop to that Steinway & Sons piano in the drawing room of Collinwood.

Bob the Bartender
Title: Re: Nicholas Blair's "Unique" Hand Gesture
Post by: Raineypark on September 06, 2002, 02:37:22 AM
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Hey gang,

You know, the use of that particular finger has been politely described as giving someone, the "half-a-peace-sign" gesture.  (It's also impolitely described as just plain giving someone "THE" finger!)

Roberto....didn't your Sicilian grandfather refer to that universal gesture as giving someone "the fig"?

RaineyP
Title: Re: Nicholas Blair's "Unique" Hand Gesture
Post by: VAM on September 06, 2002, 02:46:05 AM
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You know, the use of that particular finger has been politely described as giving someone, the "half-a-peace-sign" gesture.  (It's also impolitely described as just plain giving someone "THE" finger!)

Do you think that Nicholas was sending some subliminal message to both Adam and Mr. B.?  It may have been the only time on Dark Shadows that someone allegedly flashed another person an obscene gesture.  I pray that I'm wrong about this.  So, what do you think?

Sincerely,

Bob the Bartender, who, now, symbolically flashes everyone the FULL peace sign.

Bob,

 You said on one of my posts that Tom Jennings used the gesture (I noticed that indeed he did) towards Barnabas during that final fight scene before he saw the light...;)
Title: Re: Nicholas Blair's "Unique" Hand Gesture
Post by: Bob_the_Bartender on September 06, 2002, 02:48:02 AM
No, but I do remember him proudly giving the so-called "Sicilian Salute" whenever he saw some politician on TV who he did not especially like!
Title: Re: Nicholas Blair's "Unique" Hand Gesture
Post by: Bob_the_Bartender on September 06, 2002, 02:52:23 AM
VAM,

My God, I'm apparently havng a middle-aged moment on that one!  As local NY sportscaster Warner Wolf (you may have seen him on MSNBC with Don Imus in the morning), says: "Let's go to the videotape!"

Bob the Bartender, who, like Larry King, evidently needs his daily dose of Ginsanna.
Title: Re: Nicholas Blair's "Unique" Hand Gesture
Post by: VAM on September 06, 2002, 03:11:37 AM
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VAM,

My God, I'm apparently havng a middle-aged moment on that one!  As local NY sportscaster Warner Wolf (you may have seen him on MSNBC with Don Imus in the morning), says: "Let's go to the videotape!"

Bob the Bartender, who, like Larry King, evidently needs his daily dose of Ginsanna.

That's OK Bob because we all have those moments. Do you think you have some extra "Ginsanna" to share?
Title: Re: Nicholas Blair's "Unique" Hand Gesture
Post by: Connie on September 06, 2002, 03:25:44 AM
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It may have been the only time on Dark Shadows that someone allegedly flashed another person an obscene gesture.  I pray that I'm wrong about this.


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Title: Re: Nicholas Blair's "Unique" Hand Gesture
Post by: ProfStokes on September 06, 2002, 04:01:38 AM
It looked like Chris Pennock was giving a one-fingered salute when Gabriel was killed in 1841 PT.

ProfStokes
Title: Re: Nicholas Blair's "Unique" Hand Gesture
Post by: scout75 on September 06, 2002, 04:26:59 AM
Nicky Blair's dramatic gestures brought to mind Elvis in the 70s, when he wrapped up his Vegas shows with "Can't Help Falling In Love".

Thank you, thank you very much!
Title: Re: Nicholas Blair's "Unique" Hand Gesture
Post by: Midnite on September 06, 2002, 06:31:28 AM
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Bob,

 You said on one of my posts that Tom Jennings used the gesture (I noticed that indeed he did) towards Barnabas during that final fight scene before he saw the light...;)

It was AllenCollins that pointed, er, mentioned it, which I had never noticed before either.  And yes, VAM, it was in response to a topic that you started.