#ebsl

Evelyne Brochu (and her hands) speaking about Trop (season 1) which airs on ICI Radio Canada TV fall 2017.

Adorable bonus:

EBSL level 100

Evelyne, you’re adorable.

I feel that another EBSL course needs to be offered.

The past few weeks we have seen an increase Evelyne’s handsplaining and some fans have asked for an update on the Evelyne Brochu Sign Language (EBSL) course. Our first class covered the basics and if you need a refresher, click here. If you’re ready for lesson #2, read on Ebro pups!

EBSL signs for “tornado” and “euphoria”

Two signs here. EBSL’s “tornado” is to convey that feeling that you’re not in Kansas anymore, being delirious in the presence of Evelyne. Note that a puppy named Toto may or may not be involved. Soon after such encounter, you may also experience “euphoria” which noted as the tingling within the fingers.

EBSL sign for “what?” (winter version)

Canadian winters are known for the cold harsh temperatures and conversing in EBSL during September to April runs the risk of frostbitten finger tips. To practice safe EBSL, it is acceptable to warm your hands under your knees between signs. As for “what”… what? It’s “what”. That’s what. Moving on…

EBSL sign for “Mind Blowing”

Mostly self-explanatory sign. You see Evelyne = your mind is blown. Sign as appropriate and we’ll all understand (probably do the same sign back in agreement).

EBSL sign for “I’m going to give you a moment to rephrase that before I serve you some truth”

Even being Evelyne, one is not immune to the dreaded mansplaining or idiotic statements like “Delphine is evil”. To handle such comments, use this EBSL sign to take a moment, wet your lips, and then unleash unapologetic whoopass corrective statements to set everyone in their rightful place.

EBSL sign for “this smell goooood”

Evelyne loves good cuisine (particularly Thai) and good food means good smells. So when smelling something awesome (food or maybe Evelyne’s perfume) inhale deeply and sign “mmmm good”. Please refrain from attempting to taste Evelyne. That’s just rude.

EBSL sign for “I just, I just, I just CAN’T!!”

Often EBSL seems overwhelming and you are gobsmacked at Evelyne’s beauty, cuteness, sexiness, hair, puppy, goddess like qualities that it’s just “too much”. Never fear, this EBSL sign is there to let you convey all those feelings. You can end your expression by pressing your hands to your face which mutes EBSL to allow you a moment to steady your heart.

EBSL signs for “Can I have a hug?” and “whole world”

Hugs are the universal language for “you’re my buddy” in Evelyne’s world. Hugging spreads the love to the “whole world” (as emphasized here by the 2nd EBSL sign). As part of saying farewell, be sure to sign “can I have a hug?” and watch the immediate response:

That’s all for now buddies! Be sure to practice your EBSL daily!

Welcome to the introductory course of Evelyne Brochu Sign Language. This is your starting point to get you acquainted with this form of communication. It’s highly useful when listening to Evelyne talk about her projects and general discussions. Be warned that you most likely be distracted by Evelyne’s magical hair, smooth Quebecois accent, and overall general goddess like qualities. But with enough practise, anyone CAN become fluent in EBSL.

Now let’s begin.

Standard greeting in EBSL

This is probably the most common sign as it’s used to acknowledge when Evelyne enters a room. This sign essential translates to “we’re not worthy”.  The lower the hand bow, then more honoured the gesture.

EBSL sign for “earthquake”

This is an essential sign to warn you that the ground may soon give way. Often weak knees are to blame in Evelyne’s presence, but really her presence causes mountains to move and tectonic plate stress. The EB Richter scale is still in development.

EBSL sign for “landslide”

Often useful because you really don’t know what hits you in Evelyne’s presence. This sign should not be mistaken for “waterfall” sign, although becoming wet might be a similar side effect.

EBSL sign “my Ebro senses are tingling”

When you believe that Evelyne’s character might return to the scene, you use this sign to signal other Ebro fans to pay attention. Fun fact, during all of OB season 4, many fans continuously used this sign in hopes to that would Delphine come back to life. S4E9, they were successful.

EBSL sign “I’m a messy eater, but still beautiful”

Helpful to warn your dinner date and ask the waiter for more napkins. Extra bonus is your dinner companion is Evelyne. She’ll join right in.

EBSL sign for “come along with me”

Very animated, ensure that you utilize your hips and head twitch to properly enunciate this sign. The more groove you show, the better people will follow you, in theory.

And that’s the lesson for today.