When I talk to people about anything, I use my hands. My hands help punctuate my thoughts, and I’m sure you could figure out what I was saying if you watched my hands and couldn’t hear me.
But it’s important that you hear me, because I do something else when I talk. I use sound effects.
Anything that could make a sound, does make a sound. I’m not talking about onomatopoeia. I’m talking about me making kung-fu like noises to illustrate my point. I’m not sure how you would spell any of the sounds I make, and I’m going to refrain from trying, lest I create the sound of something, and you think it sounds one way, and me know it’s not quite right.
I also sometimes make noise in place of talking. I do it all the time at work, and I do it especially when I’m driving. If the CD player isn’t on, or my passengers aren’t speaking to me, I’ll start making noise. I’ll squeeze my lips together and make a quiet, though high-pitched, squeak similar to that of an elephant. I’ll also suck air past my tounge while holding my teeth closed to make a sound like a maraca or a bug. Or I might just gently poke you in the arm while I make the martial arts noise of a punch or kick landing a solid blow.
ACWF and my brother, mokiejovis, both try to “hit” me back but they can’t make the noise, so they have to rely on me to make it for them. I instead make a sound like a whiffle ball bat swinging wildly through the air, as if to say, “Ha. Your weak attack has no effect on me.”
Seriously, this is how I behave in public. Come back later for more fun with sounds.
By the way, you can find all those awesome sounds, and more, at this site.
