The A24 Podcast The More You Know with Fred Armisen & Jason Schwartzman
Oct 1, 2018
Fred Armisen and Jason Schwartzman discuss topics including American Sign Language, Icelandic stand-up comedy, fairies, trolls, superhuman athleticism, archaic medical treatments, and time travel in an entertaining and informative conversation.
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Sign Language Is Deeply Nuanced
- Fred Armisen and Jason Schwartzman reflect that American Sign Language is a richly expressive language with nuance beyond basic signs.
- They note facial expression and exaggerated motion are essential to convey subtle meaning and emotion.
Family Learned Sign Language For A Child
- Jason recounts how his family learned sign language for his special-needs daughter and how quickly his older child picked it up.
- He uses home signs as an example of personalized communication adaptations within families.
Comedy Transcends Language
- Both hosts noticed you can feel comedic cadence across languages without understanding words.
- They argue timing, cadence and audience reaction reveal jokes universally.