Deaf People Answer Commonly Googled Questions About Being Deaf

Mixxie and Lia answer the Internet's most commonly searched questions about being deaf.
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[@bsimms583]

"Can deaf people think?" Me: Can the people who asked that question think?

[@kyleemerson831]

B Simms I think it was in terms of if they think with a voice

[@samb1314]

Literally. Beat me to it... how are these the top Googled questions? 🤷‍♂️

[@segentekeste8717]

Kyle Emerson I agree. I think it was more asking if they have a voice in their head. Which is something I’ve wondered

[@Kate-gp1ex]

@@kyleemerson831 You're probably right, though I initially took it the way Mixxie and Lia did. It depends on the person and how much hearing they have. I have an internal voice because I can hear people's voices (though I can't understand them), and I speak English as well as ASL. Someone who's more significantly deaf than I am won't necessarily give the same answer. Like with a lot of the answers to the questions discussed here, it varies depending on whom you're talking to.

[@BroAnarchy]

The scientific community has found that the answer to this very mind blogging question is No.

[@iamDemotivationalSpeaker]

*"Deaf people can do everything except hear"* Perfect end of the year

[@shyadavis7264]

Aamir Ali honestly that’s the best response to that question

[@IAm-zo1bo]

We know that already those people are probably trolls

[@mettxl6608]

Aamir Ali that Rhymed

[@jeianalottie]

Aamir Ali exactly

[@Sakura-vd6yb]

The likes were 666 sorry

[@percyweasley9534]

I can't stop replaying 3:50. The way the eeeeeeeeeeee on the screen stretches, his facial expression, the way he stretches his hands to represent it going on annoyingly, and the audio accompaniment demonstrating the sound. It's perfect. It's like understanding how annoying a sound is in four languages.

[@sdsign4229]

ikr? I also love the fact that both his hands are signing the letter "E" too, making a unique onomatopoetic word! That's so cool that signing can do that!

[@annavg7294]

Facts bro! They're being so passionate

[@percyweasley9534]

@@sdsign4229 omg i didnt even notice that the sign is also e

[@cemeterybaby2008]

@@percyweasley9534 it was my favourite part as a asl beginner I saw the e shape with his hand and got excited I realized that 😭

[@PoaTB87]

As someone who is half deaf and hears that sound at least 5 times a week, I had to skip it because hearing it triggered the sound in my deaf ear. In my younger years it was tolerable, but now it hurts. :(

[@bunkerputt]

As a non-deaf with slight spectrum disorder who doesn't understand nuance in communication, I really appreciate how extreme the facial gestures of deaf people can be. It helps me to read their emotions.

[@clairee4939]

I’m deaf and aware autistic people use sign language but never realised this before thanks for sharing your experience.

[@CarysV2]

Mute people can also use it it’s also good for babies as they pick up sign before speech

[@miraij3461]

“Can deaf people think?” Deaf: hm, let me think about that

[@aestheticz4577]

It prob meant do deaf people think in a voice or is it silent with sign language

[@xylondacollins]

Lol

[@dreampug7117]

Aestheticz国民 I watched a video, they say they think in sign language 🤟, but sometimes when they dream they can hear talking

[@gachamellow242]

✊ (yes)

[@partylikeitsyourbirthday..6494]

Nope.

[@romaalexieespeleta9956]

I love how Lia responded to the 1st question with "Deaf people can do EVERYTHING. Except hear. I AM NOT JUST MY EAR." You go girl!

[@ashhhyyyy]

Roma Alexie Espeleta well they CAN speak just not that much so like half

[@romaalexieespeleta9956]

@@ashhhyyyy hii I am aware of that, that is why I put an emphasis on the message she conveyed 😊

[@Tudory]

She looks good btw

[@xxX-fj7uo]

she looks so lesbian my gaydar is tingling hard,

[@FireWarrior-xz5ny]

@@xxX-fj7uo wtf lmao

[@meg2249]

I’m hard of hearing and was never taught how to sign. I actually realized a few years ago that my inner voice is just like reading subtitles. I think in written English as strange as that seems, lol.

[@lizr9894]

@Meg I was kind of expecting them to say they think in written language. It’s very interesting that different people think differently!

[@kaidenadkins7830]

Wait same! Like closed captioning! I'm deaf and went deaf very recently but even when i was hearing I thought in written English. Luckily when i went deaf i already knew ASL though

[@rayeittastay2458]

I love how deaf people are so much more expressive in their looks when they are talking. I could just watch Lia talk for hours and not get bored, in a not creepy way, of course.

[@mchoot1107]

yep, facial expressions are everything in sign language

[@CitadelChamp]

"Can Deaf People Hear?" (Bruh in Sign Language)

[@ottormak795]

With hearing aid

[@rahilasaeed2938]

I know like why do you think they are called deaf people if they can hear

[@CheetahJona]

@@rahilasaeed2938 no there are different kinds of deafness. Some deaf people can hear certain sounds and noises. Maybe that's what people googled can deaf people hear anything at all? Yes some people are more deaf than others. It depends. But some deaf people CAN hear some sounds

[@plasticlope7995]

I think its 🤚(but the thumb is folded) 🤞✌️(closed & a bit tilted) 👉 (but 2 fingers)

[@nikoanderson9010]

Coclear implants

[@artificialpanda7173]

"Do deaf people think?" Lord have mercy, they're deaf not brainless!!!

[@emilyvlogs4002]

exactly omg haha 😂😂😂😂😂

[@InternetCatEnjoyer]

Yeah 🤣

[@ahrisa2905]

"who was the one that searched this?!" 😂🤦‍♀️

[@sorryam]

😂😂😂🤣

[@gabeharris926]

I know. What idiot thought that that was a good question?

[@mibrothegreat2825]

1:26 that little cute laugh is so beautiful

[@chaz2187]

As a deaf person myself, despite being deaf since birth I still don’t always appreciate how varied the hearing situation is for different deaf people. But it’s so diverse with many who may say they find things to be different. Also, every country seems to have their own sign language. USL (US) and BSL (British) are very different.

[@Jobi.]

Some deaf people were born hearing and lost their hearing so they are better at speaking because they were born hearing in a hearing world

[@brokkelynxx580]

"I speak to myself in my own language But then I'm like... What do I mean????" 😂😂😂

[@umbraexe3069]

Me trying to do schoolwork lmao😂

[@brokkelynxx580]

@@umbraexe3069 omg yes😂😂

[@emreksakol5512]

Weirdly that happens to me to than I try to explain it to myself and like wait i know what i mean then I stop trying to explain it

[@FAQIvan91]

I do that too, not being deaf. I do think I'm weird tho

[@belyndamaniez9703]

Accurate, even if I can hear 😂

[@brianda5793]

I think the first question about deaf people being able to think was actually trying to ask “ do they have an inner voice like in your head voice “

[@Justin-zk8jq]

If they've always been completely deaf and could never hear then having an inner voice would be impossible since they were never exposed to a spoken language or sound in general. Their thinking would be purely visual. The same way someone that was always blind would be incapable of thinking visually and would have their thinking be all auditory.

[@s.a.8548]

@@Justin-zk8jq Huh?? So they think in hand signs? Like if a deaf person was to be reading this exact sentence they wouldn't be able to hear it in their heads? They would sign it in their minds?

[@CHSwildcats19]

@@s.a.8548 This is what I think the Google search was actually trying to ask, "Do they think in sign language?"

[@Justin-zk8jq]

@@s.a.8548 right. If they have never experienced sound before they couldn't possibly simulate it in their thoughts. They wouldnt need to visualize the whole sentence in order to comprehend it though. Just like we don't need to read word for word in our heads. Human brains work faster than that.

[@s.a.8548]

​@@Justin-zk8jq I'm so confused but thanks. The brain works in wonderful ways.

[@Baethepopularloner]

Omg this was sooooooooo refreshing not hearing a bunch of words that come out of people mouths... Learning sign language to beat the language barrier. People use words so loosely now.. I felt every passionate moment they were speaking. Even physical felt a vibration. Ugh just loved this video 💖

[@mariamendoza8934]

hi don't use God's name in vain

[@volderhamer]

@@mariamendoza8934 Hi stop bothering people on the internet about your imaginary friend :)

[@thespankmyfrank]

​@@mariamendoza8934 Stop judging others, that's also a part of that religion you seem to follow.

[@Cr1m1nalxInt3nt]

Thank you Mixxie and Lia for doing this video! You both have such kind spirits.

[@Dekross]

Their facial expressions are stronger than non deaf people.

[@samruddhi7262]

Dekross YESSS AND IT SO MESMERISING and amazing 😍💓💓😁😁😁😁

[@rosaliepicard7536]

Dekross Yes, that's a big part of sign language

[@Gloomyraindrop]

Well since they can't normally speak, or hear themselves speak, not only does sign language and body language play an important part, but obviously, so does facial expressions! Kinda like tone of voice. So being very expressive and kinda exaggerating helps emphasize on what they're saying. Sign language comes in different languages, so Asl is American sign language, there's British sign language, Irish sign language, and more. So it's not all the same.

[@zeo9445]

I think they have to be

[@gimmethepuh6365]

Yeah well because maybe they rely on it. Just saying

[@hannahhester8376]

I loved the girl's answer, "I'm not just my ear."

[@adrianacruz3587]

I need that girls @😭

[@ladystrigoi4585]

@@adrianacruz3587 her insta is @littlestar.fernweh

[@philipdafish9112]

Aka Pixie thank u

[@liachapman6452]

Aka Pixie wow you found me that so quickly. Thank you. Haha.

[@hotnspicy474]

@@ladystrigoi4585 out of curiosity do you know mixxie's @?

[@NicolaS-fl8ks]

Brilliantly chosen communicators to answer these questions! I really enjoyed the whole thing, laughing out loud at times, and having some of my own questions answered too. Many thanks. 🙂

[@Singjoyous]

Thank you for posting this video. I met and have had encounters with a number of deaf people in my lifetime. I have found them to be some of the most kind, considerate and well mannered people I have ever met. I once attended a stand-up comedy routine performed by a deaf person. It was during an ASL class. The audience was made up of deaf and hearing people. While the performer signed for those who were deaf, there was a voice coming over the speaker to interpret his signs, for those of us who are just beginning to learn sign language. It was quite the experience. The entire audience was laughing. It didn’t matter if you were deaf or hearing. We all enjoyed it. It was quite a memorable experience and one I’m glad that I had.

[@Emily-vp9xe]

It’s like I can “hear” them talking even though they’re signing.

[@UnraveledwithJoy]

Yes

[@iwatchstuffs7933]

I read signing as singing

[@quit6174]

@@iwatchstuffs7933 omg lol

[@Iovesosweet]

Omg ikr

[@sarckat7021]

@@Iamnotnascar everyone has a mental voice we all hear inside of us. well, you cant hear it but like. you can hear it if you know what I mean

[@gracedolphin879]

My elderly neighbor is deaf and his wife recently died who was also deaf so I'm learning sign to communicate easier with him

[@calistawarner6213]

We had a sign language club for a trimester at my school and we mainly watched ASLMeredith here on KZbin, I would recommend her (If you're in the US lol) Hope you're able to sign to him soon!

[@kriseldycastillo285]

Thats great!

[@catmom2526]

Holly crap that's so AWSOME and SWEET

[@Dem0nD0ll]

That’s fantastic!

[@anushkasingh7218]

Bless your soul

[@silennceaxc8408]

it's funny how some hearing people think that deaf people can't talk. when i was in junior high, i have a deaf classmate who's so loud. he's funny and is very energetic. sometimes he laughs in the middle of a class discussion, lmao. and we would just laugh it off. but he's not often staying in our classroom cause he hangs out with the other deaf students. he's very talkative and funny that we would often choose to chat with him than actually listening to the teachers lol. he's just such a funny person. we would often joke around and he would say f*ck off or f*ck you as "ma yo!" and we would just laugh with him. i hope everyone learns that deaf people are the same as everyone. they chat during class discussions. they laugh, very loudly that is. cause they couldn't hear themselves and wouldn't know if they're being too loud. they joke around too. they're very loving and caring. unlike some hearing people

[@laurenli6411]

Thank you

[@meadowbrookguideservice8359]

That was a great conversation. Thank you so much Mixxie and Lia. I didn't know that you can sometimes hear your ears ringing. I feel like this would be a great platform to share with children. Growing up, my friend had a brother who was deaf. His parents bought a family car for the kids to share. It was a standard. He drove it like he was the boss. All the best to both of you. Thank you.

[@lewnatheworld]

imagine being as cool as mixxie. THEIR NAME IS MIXXIE.

[@DEEJAYNH10]

not expecting to find a haseul icon here lol

[@lewnatheworld]

@@DEEJAYNH10 i mean... all hail god haseul am i right

[@lewnatheworld]

@Rahmanullah Sudarmin she is from the korean girl group loona! she is their leader, but she is currently taking a break from activities

[@shinoataya]

Ikr?? The letter X is so cool... (No wonder Xgaster is a good parent, look at me go, making references)

[@wonnz1344]

stan haseul and loona

[@jeangigii]

The girl's facial expressions gimme life. She seems funny and sarcastic as hell

[@liachapman6452]

Gigi Perla thank you!!!!! I’m glad you understand my sarcastic! 😉

[@jeangigii]

@@liachapman6452 you got it boo

[@yjgamingfc7554]

i hear you

[@twatenthusiast3660]

Gigi Perla yes for deaf people facial expressions are the most important thing for communication

[@ALFA95C]

@@liachapman6452 Omg is it really you?! You're adorable!

[@MArtistForLife]

Sign language is amazing...so expressive!!! I love how the signing just flows together, much like a very well-written book or crafted story *^^*

[@katieportillo7177]

The facial expressions they make them seem so much more lively then some of us hearing people.

[@diablotry5154]

Well the facial expressions are an important part of sign language as it's how tone is conveyed so naturally, deaf people are much more emotive

[@katieportillo7177]

I know. It is just so interesting to see how much more expressive they are compared to hearing people.

[@young1tr4ppy91]

The way we use tone in our voice, they use facial expressions as their voice tone

[@Dekross]

Stolen comment.

[@myad4534]

@@Dekross does it matter? damn y’all r sensitive stfu

[@bogrisel3191]

Things I learned in this video: - Different things about Deaf people. - icards and subtitles in the upper part of the screen don't mix.

[@erintomatoes]

Bo Grisel agreed

[@EmmaMaciaszek]

Which is hilarious because it's a video about a disability

[@nintendolover114]

Yes, that was soo annoying

[@leothebear]

wayv full screen mate, try it

[@janhurst544]

I think it might have been so the words are near their faces It's very important to not just get the word translation but also the tone from facial expressions because we can't really 'hear' sign language. A lot is expressed through a face's "non manual markers" which are important in communication, especially in sign language which is visual rather than auditory. So putting the subtitles at the top closer to their faces might be a way of getting us to see their expressions as we read the words.

[@haniardhanareswari1660]

This video conviced me to take special education major during my college entrace exam last year. I really love their smiles and how they look so expressive, somehow they make me realize that even with disabilities, you can still enjoy life and be happy. Now I get to meet with deaf community directly and get to know them more. They're surely inspiring!! 💛

[@s.vidhyardhsingh3881]

4:51 Aww...... she had to say all that because she saw people who don’t really approach deaf people as much or maybe treat them differently. I really think they are filled with fun!! And yeah!! She said they also have their own way of enjoying music, being a musician (amateur of course), It is amazing to know they do, but also I’m curious to know in what unique way they can feel the music. 😃 They are just Amazing people!!

[@kinks_6113]

“Can deaf people think?” .... “That’s the most commonly asked question” Wtf

[@helenmary1201]

I've never thought about that! I was shook

[@helgabarton7384]

I was like "wtf" too at the beginning, but if you think about it it does make a lot of sense. When we think, thoughts appear in our head as voice and speech. Babies don't know speech, so they think in pictures. The concept that a person who doesn't know how voice is even supposed to sound like, who doesn't know what sound actually is, can think in sentences, in real voice inside their head - it's an interesting thing.

[@theooogirl3495]

I know thats fucked up, like wtf theyre people.

[@hannahbanana-sj2wj]

Im pretty sure they mean if they hear when they think

[@LordKnowsBlue]

Kinks _ well not it does make sense. When we think there’s that little voice in our head. Without sound how do they hear that little voice. It’s the same little voice inside your head that’s reading this. Well if your not reading this out loud that is

[@threeblueribbons2116]

They literally chose the two cutest people alive for this video.

[@RiyaRitaJoy]

threeblueribbons agreee

[@athayasaufina]

YAAAASSS

[@princessred3773]

threeblueribbons That... Might be quite an exaggeration.

[@aroojali1752]

They are really cute😻

[@losthalo428]

@@princessred3773 shhh, let this delusional idiot stay in blissful misery of ^^

[@lucachangretta8020]

i remembered the time i went to a local hospital and fell in a love with a random high school deaf girl. I was 10 and i still remembered her face and expression. Im 22 now

[@outofthisworld93]

I love how expressive they both are, I wish more people would be like that too.

[@nikhtasko575]

Nobody: Google: Do blind people *breathe?*

[@ramry1011]

As a blind person wearing my glasses I can say we don't breath

[@10ksubswithnocontentchalle12]

@@ramry1011 Hah lol, u epic dude 😂 😂😂

[@joudyhossam3817]

What

[@crossbrightt4509]

Ok I've seen these comments all the time and.. 1. If you say nobody then nobody does it so saying somebody does it after saying nobody makes no sense 2. You just want likes, youtube is corrupt like that now.

[@nikhtasko575]

@@crossbrightt4509 no,saying nobody means that nobody mentions it. And what's that about wanting likes? Is it not allowed to make a joke nowadays?

[@roshi5250]

Did i search for it: NO Did i stick around till end: YES

[@amitgupta8581]

do deaf people get KZbin recommendations.

[@mrkitloin]

Did i search* for it?* No Did i stick* around to the end?* Yes

[@ivangregoriomeza6178]

mr.kitloin Not gonna lie I was about a do something like that

[@atryshsharma773]

Did I pay attention to the subject-verb agreement class in school? NO.

[@raylvr5485]

Hotel? Trivago

[@rebelvictorsofthecornucopi1727]

Glad to see the deaf community so active and connected, the mute community has been silent for years

[@Ihavethekeyandthesecret]

*HITS REPORT*

[@solfullnomad8058]

Two incredibly beautiful people!! Thank you for reminding me of why it's important to learn ASL and sharing your experiences beautiful souls 😍😍 (Im recently relearning ASL myself as an adult in mid-twenties for first time since i was a toddler)

[@abyss6484]

nice! I hope it's going well! I've seen lots of Deaf person recommend Bill Vicars for learning ASL, and that's how I started before learning it at school :)

[@Mzinde1692]

My mother was taught to read lips instead of sign language. She does it so well that she can tell when people have accents.

[@DinosaurNick]

that's amazing!

[@saraps1]

Oh wow, that's incredible.

[@summeradan9665]

I was born deaf and had years of speech therapy after my hearing got fixed, and I can’t really read lips, but I can usually tell when someone has certain kinds of accents and speech impediments from the posture of their tongue/lips

[@thedeaforc]

@@summeradan9665 I only get 1 word out of five Trying to lip read A telly show is actually funning.

[@Jen.V843]

I can do this too! I've been lipreading all my life. Sometimes I turn the sound and captions off when watching tv and I can lipread whole sentences and pick up on accents.

[@chris9242]

Nobody: Google: Can deaf people _feel_

[@opalites.prophecy]

Actually, people search that and it appears there if its asked a lot

[@katerinamoore9005]

Lmfao.

[@denzellupheng7063]

Up

[@meh6294]

I'm about to googled that right now thanks mate

[@emily24013]

What the kind of question is that-

[@bradingrao8496]

MIXXIE DUDE!!!! So cool to see you on this! You look awesome

[@michaelnewman3671]

The “did I just hear the phone ring?” Got me 😂😂 I love when people embrace their struggles and figure out a way to make a positive out of it even if it’s just comedy.

[@infamousink]

Love how animated the girl is. It’s like I can literally hear her speak through her hands.

[@karimabushaikha9725]

That’s the point of sign language

[@annemarie8118]

@@karimabushaikha9725 And that's the joke

[@TheRealParuParu]

@@karimabushaikha9725 yes, because is how the "talk"

[@joshfontanella]

She's probably Italian

[@aliurrehman1402]

which one?

[@4LKay]

Is it weird that I can imagine what their voice is like

[@adrianasevilla8984]

no i did that too

[@CheekzB]

Absolutely weird also Absolutely amazing 🥰

[@kaz5824]

Having taken ASL classes with hearing people, the tone I imagine for people when I interpret their sign in my mind (not translate it, but the tone I ascribe it when processing...it’s hard to explain. Their signature unique style I suppose) often matches their speaking voice but not always!!

[@trishalagmay4978]

For mixxie I would think his voice would sound mediocrely deep, but at the same time I would say his voic would sound high as well. For lia I would say she would sound like those tasty producers like the one who does the narrating.

[@HelloNatari]

Me too!

[@PrimeGlaz]

When i worked in a store i had a deaf customer come in, I noticed it immediately and got my phone out ready for her to write down what else she needed. I hope thats not rude.

[@clairee4939]

Great. Yeah I’m Deaf when that happens my relief because I usually need to explain and yes people often made problems 😊 ♥️

[@robynharrison7631]

Thank you for this!!

[@jessical4866]

“Sometimes I talk to myself in” * makes weird face* “a different language and I don’t know what I mean” WHOLE ASS MOOD

[@Lord_Viscerate]

Girl what

[@tassos369]

I don’t think that’s a mood

[@deafryan5985]

It is not. It adds to ASL to give more meaning of what they are signing.

[@OrgBrent]

Aint a mood

[@CuteKristy179]

People don’t understand the meme world where when we say “IT’S A MOOD”, we mean we do that sometimes. Sometimes I talk to myself in my head and I don’t know what I’m thinking.

[@beniology101]

The fact that "Do deaf people think?" was the top search is proof that there is massive percentage of people who don't think.

[@theassassin5943]

Agreed

[@doodletime9041]

I think the question is actually "how do they think" because they think in a different way that's hard do understand for people who aren't deaf

[@elfamosoabraham5880]

I feel like maybe what people were trying to search was if they had an inner voice

[@CustomKirby]

@@elfamosoabraham5880 yes this

[@shannonhensley2942]

Thinking to hearing people is not usually visual. It's almost entirely sound. So when someone isn't woke they might not know how to actually ask that question in a different way.

[@kieleahar1012]

They are both absolutely adorable of the most expression filled people I have ever seen on this channel! I absolutely love it!❤

[@kitanajadefrost4663]

Okay these two are adorable I learned sign language because of two reasons 1. I was a daycare infant teacher and wanted to communicate with the babies better and it was very effective I recommend it for any parent with young children or babies it made life for the babies so much easier 2.I perfected signing for a crush he was so darn cute and the sweetest thing ever I remember sitting by him and he never said a thing no one else was deaf like him so he felt out of place I already knew basic signing and he was elated that someone his age knew something about his way of communicating besides the teachers. We were great friends we went out every weekend to go to the movies or skating or the game arcade. He was awesome so sad he moved he could've been my future husband that I met from high school lol

[@Dolphinboi]

People like u think you’re so open minded towards disabled individuals but u aren’t. Y’all always describe disabled people as cute and adorable. We aren’t innocent children

[@kinulidd0598]

Wow, as an Italian I almost understood the sign language.

[@durban55]

Ema Tavox 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@multifantentacultist2027]

lmao 😂😂😂

[@MrKrypt]

For people who dont get it: italians when theyre angry they flap their hands and do weird italian things such as speak as loud and as fast movements as they can while yelling vafanculo

[@imuri1721]

@@MrKrypt I've seen an Italian couple do a hand dance, with the song of 'We No Speak Americano' and became very interested at their fast hand movements so I searched them up. I saw a review about it and acknowledge them more, for example, they're italians and before Italians dance, (sometimes), they do a hand dance first, I don't know if that was correct, but that is how I view it. I was so interested at that fact that until right now, I adore them and their characteristic of doing the previous action. In short of that, Italians are amazing for that (I'm not an Italian, I don't live in Italy, that is said because some people might think I'm overcomplimenting a country I don't live in)

[@massimomattei5686]

Porca troia pure io😂

[@ohmygodidgaf]

They are both so insanely attractive and both seem to have such good personalities I was mesmerized

[@MrSeweryn747]

Yeah, deaf are people too. Crazy, right?!

[@PX_Xaver]

Yep. Same😍

[@Brad-tv3vs]

MrSeweryn747 shut up idiot. That’s not at all what she was saying Grow up

[@EE-gz5xu]

@@MrSeweryn747 i believe that this video was made to prevent the stigma that deaf people are different or weird. Shes just curious. Negative comments aren't really needed.

[@jas8706]

trueeee

[@g.l.3124]

Awesome vid!! Thanks for posting! :D Starting my ASL learning this year.

[@johnchannell3912]

Oh my god this just is really incredible. I love your hair and gauges by the way!!!!! I'm at 1 1/4 but like, thats incredible. keep striving and prospering you two gorgeous beings.

[@victorianme3668]

The question about whether they have an inner voice is the only legit one worth answering. And the girl´s response was so interesting!

[@supremechickenueueyye1172]

Yes!! It was kinda good question!! An important question

[@primekrunkergamer188]

I think all question were good and worth answering

[@jonathon9581]

You should check out the "do blind people dream" video lol

[@kinulidd0598]

Also do "deaf people think in sign language".

[@kinulidd0598]

@@jonathon9581 About that question it is interesting only for people who never saw anything.

[@Littlebit31]

Went to high school with a deaf girl. Her license plate on her car was INDIIY - stood for I’m not deaf I’m ignoring you. Lol

[@offixial_jj3573]

Littlebit31 lmao 😂 😂 that’s the funniest thing I have read today 😂 😂 😂 this made my day.

[@ivirjosh5567]

😂😂😂

[@pauladal3968]

Epic now I know someones license plate

[@harveyabel1500]

My friend's licence plate: IM DEAF.

[@hanaa208]

They seem really friendly. I think it'd be very nice to have them around and hang out with them. They're so lovable 😍

[@thefulltimer9946]

As a blind person I find this music video very relaxing

[@jetta.silence6356]

Omg the guy is beautiful! He just radiates this light. I need to know him. That smile,the positivity🤗

[@themilkman3949]

“Do deaf people think” *Yes the floor here is made of floor*

[@samruddhi7262]

BastionMain99 Aww yea i agree that scearch made me mad and sad too

[@Hello-nj6pg]

*Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.*

[@shabanramzan5179]

@@Hello-nj6pg really, wow I didnt know that

[@rk3340]

No but think about it, when you’re thinking you have a voice in your head and deaf people don’t have that (unless they lost their hearing after learning to talk maybe) so maybe the question was just wondering about that and was worded badly

[@HandsomeGamerGuy]

I mean what did you just heared in your Head when you read my Comment? A Voice i guess? How does that work for Deaf people. Oh, and Person over me already said that. Ups.

[@christianp7592]

So we’re just not talking about the monitor

[@aqimjulayhi8798]

I literally was scrolling down to find this comment. Good old CRT boxes.

[@theonethatsyours2191]

*Im all ears.*

[@luzxkey5175]

I still have this monitor i know its sad.

[@rahimabegum6480]

Was gonna say that😂

[@rahimabegum6480]

@@aqimjulayhi8798 same

[@chegadesuade]

I think what the first question was really asking "do you hear an inner monologue?" or "do you think in language?", which is actually a very good question imo

[@grahamlloyd2838]

Amazing video....thank you for posting!

[@evinroen6401]

Google: Can deaf people laugh? Actual deaf people: **laughs in sign**

[@kittenmimi5326]

Funny, but untrue

[@Dishsoap6851]

@@kittenmimi5326 Its..... a joke

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@Dishsoap6851 I did say it's I knew it's a joke. After that I'm just trying to state what it actually is . Also... your username. Nvm then

[@user-bz2dd6vh5h]

Furry

[@Qperkz]

No idiot we luagh in voices. Dude stop disrespect us deaf. Do u wanna become deaf? Exacly... stop it

[@Jypsie415]

2:28 "Do deaf people think in sign language?" I found their answers to this very interesting.

[@PopTap]

Oddyssey ur mom gay xdxdcdx

[@emilyredbird7497]

@@birdsplaybs1234 My thoughts are almost exclusively like that. I only have words in my head when I'm planning what to say or write. EDIT: Just to clarify, I am hearing.

[@jennytayla3972]

@@emilyredbird7497 omg me too! although the reason why I don't think in words most of the time is because I can't speak in my native language that well. I usually think visually (with pictures)

[@Uncouth-Heretic]

IKR its like I know ASL but I dont think in ASL

[@macabre_mess]

I usually think in scenarios more than words.

[@pavithraselvaraj4]

Loved both of them... they are super lively than people who can talk and hear well...!!! I can watch this video all day for their expressions, mixie's laugh is amazing!!!

[@Not_An_EV]

I had a friend who is deaf and we were in a minor collision with another vehicle, he was the only one to basically remember every detail about the crash. Deaf people notice so much when they are on the road.

[@abyss6484]

ooh nice! Of course I've heard that Deaf people are very vigilant but I've never heard a real-life example, so thanks!

[@Not_An_EV]

@@abyss6484 yeah in social situations (like the pub or club) or on the road James is very observant. Can always rely on him to remember more details than most but when he's comfortable at home he can miss the obvious sometimes xD but we love him still.

[@fildzah2602]

I thought that the girl is talkative when she didn't even talk. Wow.

[@cherby2736]

they both seem like very talkative people even if they're deaf lol

[@madelinetuflija3055]

She is talking In her language Would you say that to a Spanish speaking person or a French? Probably not ASL is the language of the Deaf community, it is how they communicate. So regardless if she is making noise or not, she is talking

[@zaczacharias92]

Madeline Tuflija preach

[@fildzah2602]

@@madelinetuflija3055 yes I understand, she is communicating with us 😄

[@cheesestyx945]

@@madelinetuflija3055 no, the definition of talking is "to engage in speech" and the definition of speech is "the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds." So no, not talking but she is communicating.

[@itpaynesme]

why is buzzfeed giving deaf people such old computers though?

[@lauren8538]

marina kasparov honestly I think it’s just a prop

[@hauntedmushroom]

Did you see them read anything off of the computer during this video? lol It's a prop

[@itpaynesme]

Kassie May issa joke

[@CloutTV.]

And where did they get them from lol

[@joetaro713]

@@CloutTV.dont be disrespectful to my homies

[@elphis8797]

They are so sweet mixxie is like the calm one and friendly one and ayla is the talkative and extrovert one damn i love both of them

[@JoshuaTanzer]

Thank you for this video. The first few questions may be naive, but the questions get more and more interesting. I learned a lot. It even seemed like these two people had to think about the answers sometimes, and what they had to say was super interesting. I have worked with deaf people and learned a little bit of sign language, and I love it and love to learn about it.

[@kcm4511]

I learned ASL in high school and was pretty good at it. One of my best memories signing was surprising this deaf man at the mall. He was trying to raise awareness for the deaf and was handing out ASL alphabet pens and I started signing with him. He was so amazed and thankful a hearing person was signing with him. Only a few tables away a group of girls started mocking us by moving their hands around and trying to mimic us and staring at us. They were really rude making fun of us, but I’ll never forget making his day. Juan, if you’re reading this, thank you for signing slowly so I could keep up and thank you for not saying anything about my slow or incorrect signing.

[@jathebest2835]

Such a heart warming story. I like your story. You can be a support to those who are deaf. You know what, my name is Juan too lol but I'm not a Spanish dude I have a question, what made you pick up ASL because you didn't have to since you were not deaf.

[@numptymuffin4464]

How do you know the girls weren’t just trying to sign along with you? Cause honestly that sounds like something I would do, like, try to help even if I can’t really contribute much of anything.

[@melloz-wi8jz]

@@numptymuffin4464 Yeah, or maybe they were trying to mimic some sentences? But who knows tbh

[@melissasanchez5066]

I started to learn ASL bc I also saw a deaf man at the mall and he was handling out the same stuff. I didn’t know how to say thank you but he just seemed so nice and he keeps motivating me today even though he doesn’t know. Where did you meet the guy? Imagine it’s the same one lol

[@kefler187]

@@melissasanchez5066 I'm pretty sure anyone who's grown up around speaking people will know how to lip read "thank you" and some other common courtesy phrases.(even I can do that, and I'm not deaf or hard of hearing lol. Though this may be an ignorant assumption on my part; so if it is, please excuse me >.

[@zroreaper]

Sup with the monitor from the 80’s

[@bloodredcommander]

zroreaper theme

[@ludettep]

my first thought too

[@user-we5pd7ds5o]

zroreaper you mean, the 90s? You clearly never grew up or were born in both decades. Lmao!😂🤣

[@zroreaper]

Natalia Jacinto actually I was born in 85 so I was too young to know if they were around that time but I remember them in the 90’s

[@CarGuysCarGuy]

Was literally gonna post the same thing lol

[@lolab4699]

I loved this interview, they were soooo sweet!

[@unknowniam121]

I love how they are more expressive than most of the people that are able to hear. It catches the eye and makes the conversation more interesting.

[@creeperizing4184]

"Do deaf people think?" "Are deaf people brainless like me?"

[@wasserruebenvergilbungsvirus]

I think that question was basically just the "do deaf people have an inner voice" question, but poorly worded.

[@leetrothschild7465]

@@wasserruebenvergilbungsvirus ikr

[@manilaeson6311]

they are the reason why shampoo has instructions

[@stupotcast]

@@manilaeson6311 has*

[@ananonymousgirl775]

@@stupotcast she said has...I....

[@snipercog961]

This guy looks like the better version of Post Malon 😂

[@luciatocho4922]

Melon xd

[@snipercog961]

@@luciatocho4922 oof

[@TheKingOfJordan1]

He's Pre Malone

[@myidentityisamystery5142]

SNIPERCOG he looks a bit like how Post Malone used to look

[@amim4701]

Because his teeth are natural and a toddler hasn't drawn on his face.

[@JustK.0_o.]

Awe...it's always good to respect others and be kind as well. I don't know sign language but I would love to learn, maybe buzzfeed can do a series like that. I usually communicate by writing & also paying close attention to the movements. I never want a customer to feel frustrated interacting with me if they are either blind or deaf....so far my approach has been good but there's always improvement especially learning sign language. I always take my time to really focus & understand the questions and hopefully be able to provide information as well to my customers. Positive vibes

[@abyss6484]

Bill Vicars has a website and KZbin channel and has been recommended by a lot of Deaf people (that I've seen) for people to start learning!

[@JustK.0_o.]

@@abyss6484 Thank you for the recommendation...I'll check it out. Have a good day🤗

[@danielalozovska2050]

I liked when the girl said, "We're not out there to get you, we could be your friend". I cried, honestly. Don't dismiss someone just 'cause they can't hear, they might turn out to be the most wonderful person you will meet.

[@grimsobad8545]

I think a standard sign language should be taught in all schools around the world

[@seherling207]

Not sure if you know but sign language isn't universal, it varies from country to country. But otherwise, I wholeheartedly agree that at least the basics of the countries sign language should be taught in school!

[@averywallace6677]

@@seherling207 They should totally make some kind of universal language that can be draw on your hand and teach it at schools. That way not matter where you are in the world you can talk with anyone even if they are deaf or blind.

[@sofiaangiole3407]

@@averywallace6677 language is affected by culture, well its part of it. Some hand gestures can be offensive or does not make sense to a person of another culture. That's why its nearly impossible to have a universal sign language or even a speaking universal language. People try with Esperanto but...not that commom

[@mafb023]

Absolutely 👍🏻

[@seherling207]

@@averywallace6677 I want to add something to this! We discussed a bit about sign language interpreting in class this week and apparently an International Sign, short IS, does exist It's just not a fleshed out language, like there is no fixed grammar and no standard vocabulary and primarly used for simple conversations. It's rather a mixture of signs from a bunch of signs languages from all around the world, mainly western ones. It heavily relies on your mimic, gesture, and body language. Not everyone knows it though bc most don't have the chance to use it regularly. The non-existant standard vocabulary proves to be a hurdle as well, as it requires knowledge of at least one other expansive sign language, eg ASL. If someone knows ASL they will have an easier time with IS than eg someone who speaks Malaysian Sign Language where signs differ a lot from ASL

[@YourOldGrandpa720]

Captions be like: “[Music]”

[@tastedivinefury2198]

Gramps deaf people: 💃

[@Aamendez]

@Jacob Harvath what did he do?

[@Variusofficial]

😂😂😂😂

[@derikr]

*Blind people:*

[@southsidemenace9353]

LOL

[@RedNucleus42]

Wow, Mixxie immediately made me wanna become his friend, he's so cute! This video is my very first step into finally learning some basic ASL and I wish I had someone in my life to practice with!

[@tanyasain9362]

Only their expression is enough for me to understand.... So true and expressing

[@demonixp241]

Me: Can we get an F in the chat? Deaf people be like: 👌

[@yeetskeet7568]

Respect. Finally a good joke

[@papaja6759]

Need explaination

[@ahmadalfalasi2183]

moosmutzel waldwuffel 👌 as in thier hand motions

[@JenniferKGraf]

@@papaja6759 der Buchstabe F ist das Zeichen: 👌 S zum Beispiel ist ✊ L ist 👆

[@papaja6759]

@@JenniferKGraf achso. Verstehe.

[@xafdil]

she's so expressive and seems like a kind-hearted person

[@SnitiTM]

Him as well

[@freshprince69]

Don't forget Mixxie!

[@legendsneverdie2591]

You Are thirsty

[@brick8779]

Yeah Alot of deaf people are like that, they show expressiveness through their facial expressions because they cant with their voice usually

[@chrisolagrim3597]

He drowns puppies and she shoots kittens

[@gissellegarcia9669]

They both look so wholesome, I want to be friends with them so bad.

[@thaliagrace6631]

Nothing could bring more happiness than support to them, they are real-life angels, just look at their smiles.

[@duchi882]

*Deaf People:* _* exists *_ *Memers:* _What Music do you like?_

[@TheMDXtremeReal]

I think the Naruto Hand signs counts as rap for them

[@evidence7338]

😂😂😂

[@jourdhankhan4898]

@@TheMDXtremeReal @top.comment.god

[@Kate-gp1ex]

A lot of us like music, and a fair number of us are musicians. I know a deaf person who plays piano, and I play violin.

[@hadang6018]

They can feel the muic’s vibrations

[@corbongx5233]

*Did this just randomly pop up in anybody’s recommendation list*

[@izukumidoriyaakadeku4486]

Yes

[@the_Lena_girl]

2k Subs Before 2020 Challenge yup.

[@aspvizn]

Me

[@clairedixon2360]

Yes

[@chronoduck]

2k Subs Before 2020 Challenge you failed the challenge u only have 800 subs

[@subbermail2887]

I wonder where specifically they learned to sign. I’ve watched a lot of ASL content and these two seem extremely “clean”. Like the precision of their movements is perfect and flows so well.

[@MariusGiurgi]

I have to say, CODA inspired me to start learning ASL :) so here I came across this cool video learning a little bit more about the deaf world ~ sign language seems so .. expressive, I love it :) visually representing words kind of puts one closer to the real thing they describe. I feel words are sometimes too disconnected from what they describe. Not to mention some of hearing people say “oh, that’s hilarious” referring to a joke.. but without any emotional expression of what they claim to experience. Thanks for sharing these insights with the rest of the world.

[@TheRealSunniSideUp]

I never even considered thst deaf people think in sign language! That is so interesting!

[@aayy11300]

I suppose it depends when you lost your hearing and whether you are completely deaf or just partially - my mate lost their hearing completely as an adult and he thinks in English not bsl (I think if you lost your hearing at a young age or youre born deaf then youd automatically think in sign language as that's the language you've learnt from a very young age)

[@lillypharaoh5945]

Maybe they think in images like me I rarely think in words

[@florome]

@@aayy11300 and I guess it also depends on whether you know sign language. I know some deaf people who never learnt sign or who studied it when they were older, and I assume they think in images rather than language, or in written language? I never really asked

[@xungnham1388]

Speaking to one of my indian co-workers who learned english in school in india but didn't move to america until his late 20s, it took a couple years before talking to someone in english that he didn't have to translate it to hindu first in his head.

[@winros3042]

Even as a child of deaf adults, when I think there are many times I think in ASL.

[@cain8009]

Honestly I feel like I'd love to have that dude as a friend, he seems so lovely bro

[@Killerroarz]

His hair looks sick as

[@relax5367]

Nah its cus your names are similar

[@Killerroarz]

@@relax5367 what the hell how

[@Killerroarz]

@@relax5367 oh thought that was at me I get it now

[@Energy807]

@@Killerroarz lol

[@adrianaantunes8977]

I just love how expressive both of them are! :3

[@lhproductions61]

I took 4 semesters of ASL, i wouldn’t call myself fluent, proficient enough to have conversations though. I think everyone should know how to sign it’s so useful in everyday situations. Loud spaces, distances. Plus when I was working in fast food having deaf customers come in and my being able to talk to them without a pen was wonderful. Their demeanor would change instantly see someone’s mood shift to bright and happy because I took time to learn their language

[@stever4181]

Absolutely!

[@HikariAhri]

They're so cute!?!? I love how they smile with their eyes!!! I feel all warm and fuzzy!

[@fartboy36]

@@mohamedfintre2643 Creep.

[@btasmin_6661]

@@mohamedfintre2643 disgusting

[@btasmin_6661]

@ThatOneVeryWeirdArtist Lmao I think you're getting something wrong haha Me and other person commented on some pervert (don't remember anymore) who deleted his comment

[@btasmin_6661]

@ThatOneVeryWeirdArtist Lmao don't worry :) have a nice day

[@fartboy36]

@ThatOneVeryWeirdArtist Lmao It was something along the lines of "pls inbox me there is something I want to show you"

[@vimelody3971]

“Do deaf people laugh?” He laughed, that filled me with joy haha

[@katzensindweich3505]

and it was the cutest little snicker

[@memescapital4617]

Ok

[@private4043]

The laugh was cute and my heart went UwU

[@ericadzz]

sweet

[@kjurpjdpihe9096]

Their facial expressions or so on point!!! It gives life to the subtitles.

[@druvakumar5383]

Lia seems to be a fun person & mixxie is a cool dude.❤️