To sign 'fanatic' (which uses the same sign as 'hooked' or 'addicted'), form your dominant hand into an 'X' handshape. Place the crook of your hooked index finger at the corner of your mouth. Pull your hand slightly outward and to the side, as if your mouth is caught on a fishhook. Pair this motion with an intense facial expression to convey the strong obsession or enthusiasm associated with being a fanatic.
Sign 'MY BROTHER', then 'FOOTBALL', and finish with the sign for 'FANATIC' (hooked at the mouth) to show his intense obsession with the sport.
Sign 'SHE', 'CLEAN', 'HOUSE', and then use the 'FANATIC' sign to show her strong dedication to tidiness.
Sign 'COFFEE', then 'FANATIC', followed by 'EVERY MORNING' to express your strong attachment to coffee.
Sign 'MY BROTHER', then 'FOOTBALL', and finish with the sign for 'FANATIC' (hooked at the mouth) to show his intense obsession with the sport.
Sign 'SHE', 'CLEAN', 'HOUSE', and then use the 'FANATIC' sign to show her strong dedication to tidiness.
Sign 'COFFEE', then 'FANATIC', followed by 'EVERY MORNING' to express your strong attachment to coffee.
Yes, this is the exact same sign used for 'addicted' or 'hooked'. In ASL, being a 'fanatic' about something is conceptually linked to being hooked on it.
You don't need to forcefully pull your lip. Simply resting the hooked finger at the corner of your mouth and pulling away slightly gives the correct visual effect.
Absolutely! If someone is a die-hard sports fan, this sign perfectly captures their intense enthusiasm and dedication to their team.
