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For those who might have missed it — and those who might have wondered what The Daily Quickie was talking about this morning — here's the shot of Duke's J.J. Redick doing his "obscene gesture" last evening. (It's also on SI.com, so it's not like we're uncovering something huge here.) When we first read that, we thought he had flipped off the fans, but, alas, we must make do with the mere "shocker."
Yes, the shocker. Most of you are probably familiar with the shocker by now, but we've noticed a significant increase in its implementation of late. We're not sure why; maybe people are just doing the whole "Hook 'Em Horns" thing all wrong? Of course, it warrants consideration that Redick — who has never struck us as the hippest cat — might not have realized he was giving the shocker sign and just thought he was signalling "three!" We would not put it past him.
"Shocker" [Urban Dictionary]
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waited that whole story just to hear the trademark saying...and you left me hanging. But I'm not going to type it. Tee hee.
I hate to pass up an oppotunity to rag on JJ, but I'm not seeing the pinky extension that is a vital component of the Shocker.
That said, I have no idea what he's doing...a sideways victory or peace sign?
I have even more respect for him if he was giving the shocker. Just once, I want to hear Dickie V shout out, "He gave them the shocker, baby!".
Look no further than Whichita State, who is actually nicknamed "The Shockers". They had a game televised on ESPN2 over the weekend and everytime they showed the fans or cheerleaders they could all be seen giving the shocker hand signal. I guess those prudes at ESPN don't know what it means, because if they did I can't imagine they would let it be shown over and over again on their channel.
The more I hate this guy, the more 3-pointers he hits.
Dipsy-doo, shockeroo!
The bent pinky extension is key to an effective (and appreciated) shocker. Unless he is going for some sort of modified shocker on a plus-sized lady who likes it painful and who likes it deep, I am afraid JJ missed out on another opportunity to prove he is not Johnny Weir's biggest fan.
What's so obscene? I mean if they showed the act, then okay, maybe obscene. But 2 in the goo, one in the poo? ain't nothing wrong with delivering some pleasure baby.
http://www.bigshocker.com/ IF you haven't seen it already on TV, here is a gret business idea. You always see one or two of these on national football broadcasts. The camera thinks it's the big foam finger and once they figure out what it is, the camera shoots away.
He's probably making a pitchfork, as in devils, which is something that the Arizona State fans and teams do. I never thought Duke would be stealing from ASU, but here we go...
I stand corrected. I guess I'm just a traditionalist (ONE in the r a probing, gentle one in the poo). Perhaps time has passed me by, as it seems the younger generation is going two in the front
sorry that should read as follows:...(ONE in the goo; a probing, gentle one in the poo).... It is very important to me to be clear about my shocker style. Anyway, go forth, and if two fingers gets it done, then do it. But if you're a one finger stinger, know that you're giving them a classic.
The picture isnt clear- but Redick was giving the double-shocker, pinky extended and all. No peace sign, no pitchfork- the shocker. I heard Dickie V loves it.
I must agree with my fellow posters, JJ is not giving the shocker; however he might be signaling for the "dominator." 2 in the stink and 2 in the pink.
Is there a "gay" version of the shocker? :-)
from what I understand from my time in prison and in Johnny Weir's Torino boudoir, there is a "gay" version of the shocker: all five fingers are extended then curled into fist. Many athletes demonstrate their "gay shocker" technique during games. Keep your eyes peeled. I believe the sports world first witnessed it on the medal stand in the Mexico City Olympics, the original global display of "gay shocker power".
I once saw Christian Laettner giving a Hot Carl.
Well, Jim.... I guess it could be done with a lisp. Thank you, I'll be here all week. Don't forget to tip your waitresses. (I would think the 'male' version of the shocker requires two hands... Somebody get Urbina on the line....)
Jim at Outsports, Yes there is- see the above picture for detais.
Its just part of how Duke dominates every aspect of the game. Get used to it
It would have been better if he had used the Shockers little known pal, "The Punisher." One in the Pink, Two in the Stink.
Anyone heard anything about the Cavaliers changing changing their name to the Steamers?
Glad to see that Will has included the 11-16 age demographic in the comments section. I'm surprised no-one has suggested the "Twister" - two fingers up the nose, left big toe in the belly button, right pinky toe in the ear, and four in some variation of pink/stink/ink/drink/whatever. The only Redick picture I've seen of the 'obscenity' is definitely a Rorschach test - people see in it what they want. In reality, there's not much chance he's doing an already passe college hand gesture. I watched the Sportscenter segment on his poetry, and he specifically struggled to find something to rhyme with "I'm not much of a shot blocker/ but I'm smooth like Paul Walker/ People are surprised at my jumpshot/ they call me the... uh, Impressor".
My girlfriend got a Dirty Sanchez from Danny Ferry back in '94. You don't get back together with someone after that.
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