Jabberwocky 2012 ASL Video

stormFx presents: Jabberwocky 2012 American Sign Language video by Bjorn Storm. - An interpretation of Lewis Carroll's poem (1871) as a short film with subtitled for the modern viewer.



A quick note about my interpretation... please remember that 'interpretation' applies to more than simply taking words from one language to the next. In the essence of "gibberish translates to gibberish" the intent, mood, and even events can change depending on context. Once the Tulgey Wood is understood to be a modern day tavern instead of a dark and scarey forest, the doors opened to a far more liberal take on the original story. Please, please view the original, signed interpretation of this piece by Joe Velez and Eric Malzkuhn back in 1968 here: http://videocatalog.gallaudet.edu/?id=6518



***Disclaimer: "The video that follow is not appropriate for children. This interpretation includes signs considered profane or vulgar.

Jabberwocky 2012

Video by bjorn storm



For all you ASL students out there watching: please avoid furiously trying to gloss the signs I've used for "borogove" and "frumious", etc. HAHA! :P This is to be taken as a work of art, not the work of a professional interpreter. Stop analyzing and enjoy! ;) Love you guys!



I have so many people to thank for helping make my Tulgey Wood come to life! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, everyone who was involved. From all the colorful characters who showed up in their best for filming and stayed into the wee hours of night on a work day, to everybody behind the scenes, and perhaps more importantly - everybody who has had to listen to me blab about this endlessly for the last year - it wouldn't have been possible without you.



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Extra special thanks to: Crush Bar (this place is friggin' awesome and let us film in their facilities): www.crushbar.com

Still photography provided by Adrienne's View: http://adriennesview.blogspot.com/



Related: Marilyn Manson - This is the New S#*t: ASL Interpretation

Marilyn Manson - This is the New S#*t: ASL Interpretation

American Sign Language Interpretation of Marilyn Manson's "This Is The New S#*t". by Bjorn Storm.



***Disclaimer: "The video that follow is not appropriate for children. This interpretation includes signs considered profane or vulgar. This is a song by Marilyn Manson, who is known for making music related to sensitive issues. References to politics, religion, and sex commonly appear in his lyrics.



Manson's music expresses his own opinion and perspectives... However, one need not share such perspectives in order to appreciate his music. I encourage us to continually challenge the meaning of "music for all". I believe access to music shouldn't be limited to "nice" or "safe" topics, but rather, full inclusion of the diversity that occurs within our music.



I ask that you keep an open mind while you watch. He hope you enjoy, and draw your own conclusions. Thank you". Bjorn took a chance on this - the video speaks for itself. Enjoy!

Video by st0rmfx



Music video by Marilyn Manson performing This Is The New Shit. (C) 2003 Nothing/Interscope Records. The Original Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kQMDSw3Aqo