Why Do Spider-Man & Doctor Strange Make the Same Hand Gesture?

[@NerdSyncProductions]

That finger guns petition is a real thing, btw. There are no standards on the internet. chng.it/H7zWbz6jsn

[@bradenhogan2]

NerdSync I hope there’s a follow-up on Rob Liefeld’s feet

[@thewilhelmscream7912]

👈👉🖖🤘🤙👌

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

can't wait for the video on Ditko's ideology whenever that comes out, but this video was very handy!

[@CPubi]

So Mr. A was obnoxious because he didn’t consider there to be any moral gray areas? Do you think the same about Rorschach or the Punisher?

[@chazz335]

NerdSync This feels strange (pun intended) almost like dèjá vu but with much more certainty: I swear I already saw a video of yours where you go pretty in depth about Ditko including his morally black and white beliefs. Was that just a small taste of what this next video will be or am I going crazy and it just never even happened?

[@oddysixl]

This was just a documentary on Steve Ditkos hand fetish

[@1sdani]

Out of the two hand fetishists I know, Ditko's probably the nicest.

[@Kobolds_in_a_trenchcoat]

@@1sdani Is the other one shiguraki from my hero academia?

[@1sdani]

@@Kobolds_in_a_trenchcoat Shigaraki Make that three hand fetishists.

[@1sdani]

@Jarett Cuevas Yes, yes it is.

[@1sdani]

@Alex & Rah I mean, foot fetishes are a thing so...

[@WilliamSyler]

"This was the weirdest video I ever made..." You missed it. A chance to say it was the Strangest video you ever made. Seriously. This is elementary punnery 101.

[@yrok244]

We didn’t all take The Fundamentals of Puns in high school

[@WilliamSyler]

@@yrok244 I can tell. You didn't call it by it's actual name, The Pundamentals.

[@qualitycontenteveryday6288]

Elementary my dear Watson

[@nikkospelledlikethat8140]

QualityContentEveryday Actually, I took it in middle school.

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

@@yrok244 I took Wumbology, does that count?

[@JPFanBoy2]

I love how narratively smooth this video was, more so than the norm. It's even bookended, and goes into the meta of the artists. RIP Stan, RIP Steve.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thank you so much! I had a lot of fun with this one!

[@SeattleScotty]

Turned the NPR-voice up to 11 lol

[@SuperMysteryboi]

Nerd sync is probably the most passionate comic channel I know I love this guy to death I wanna be his friend so badly

[@DocGlend]

Oh wow that was pretty coo- "Btw he held some pretty messed up beliefs" *record scratch*

[@putridmoldyman306]

Even though thats completely irrelevant?

[@TheZooropaBaby]

@@putridmoldyman306 I mean.....when talking about Ditko its kind of inevitable to encounter his Ayn Rand obsession

[@Kriskazam]

@@putridmoldyman306 it's relevant lmao. Randianism is a dangerous ideology

[@WebbedManiac]

**expels demons* **removes illness* That's both of Doctor Strange's jobs, former job as a doctor, current job as a sorcerer.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Very true!

[@anyoyorange5421]

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... he surgeon, not doctor

[@amartinez97]

@@anyoyorange5421 Yet he is DOCTOR Strange and not Surgeon Strange.

[@anyoyorange5421]

@@amartinez97 your joking? Even scientists are named as doctors. Surgeons are just doctors of osteopathic medicine while doctors are medical doctors. Just to clarify surgeons are only called doctors in the US

[@henrynorcrossii3363]

@@anyoyorange5421 you're unaware that a surgeon is a doctor?

[@drewforchic9083]

9:41 don't think you can just subtly throw in some Spidey-hands unnoticed if you wave 'em around fast enough. We're on to you...

[@andrewgunawan4502]

Ya lol I was watching on 2x speed and still caught it. Not so subtle haha

[@andrewgunawan4502]

Ya lol I was watching on 2x speed and still caught it. Not so subtle haha

[@nicolasinguanti9986]

Also 9:30

[@elliewilson8177]

Fun fact: spidey's hand gesture is also almost identical to the sign for "I love you" in ASL

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Yes! I tried really hard to work this into the script, but I couldn't find a way to do it that flowed well with everything else. Thanks for typing it up in the comments, though!

[@DickDiamond74]

@@NerdSyncProductions that truly makes him friendly in the neighborhood

[@ShenLong33]

What's ASL?

[@KaitouKaiju]

@@ShenLong33 American Sign Language

[@DickDiamond74]

@@ShenLong33 american sign language

[@electricgecko8997]

As a comic illustrator, I can definitely say that when you find a hand gesture that you like, it works its way into practically every panel. MY personal hand gesture is an open hand with the fingers splayed but the two middle fingers pressed together. It's very hard to do in real life, but it's easy to draw and ... I just like the look.

[@movieblocks9164]

Imagine Doctor Strange fighting kaecilius and just going like *FINGER GUNS* *FINGER GUNS* *FINGER GUNS* *PEW* *PEW* *PEW*

[@NerdSyncProductions]

IT'S WHAT STEVE DITKO WANTED!

[@classicspeeder]

Can we just get an actual Finger Gun Spell where it just shots from the finger

[@vision4860]

@@classicspeeder Or his fingers shoot fingers.

[@rhetiq9989]

Better than just some generic kung fu that they did in the final act

[@lunagrace2872]

Well xbox already beat him to it with their standoff commercial. They could "easily destroy Doctor Strange and Kaecilius!)

[@AllThatJuice-]

Amazing vid. The fact that Ditko just liked to draw hands that way and had no intention of trying to create an iconic pose is insane.

[@brunoportodesign]

Count me as one of the 12 or so people that enjoyed the video, Scott. How about one on the Superman shirt opening symbolism?

[@khodexus4963]

"I'm sure the word you were looking for was "symbolism". What is the ssssymbolism there?"

[@brunoportodesign]

@@khodexus4963 Thanks, just edited it. Symbology is indeed the study of symbols, while symbolism is the representation of a concept through symbols. But just to make clear to Scott (if he ever reads this), the suggestion was NOT aimed at the S chevron, but to the revealing gesture of opening the shirt with a(ny) uniform under it. Although Superman as the first superhero made it popular, Lee Falk's The Phantom did it first.

[@khodexus4963]

@@brunoportodesign Eh, I just couldn't resist quoting Willem Dafoe from Boondock Saints. Great line, from a great movie, and really how often does a perfect opportunity for a line like that come up? So, thanks for that. Cheers!

[@TiagoFreire]

If you really want to go down the deep end of shirt opening symbolism, you should study the symbolism of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure heart-shaped man-cleavages. And Jojo poses of course.

[@KatBlaque]

Do I have....a hand kink now? Is that what's happening?

[@nicolasinguanti9986]

I watched JoJo I know where this is going

[@jrs4753]

"My name is Yoshikage Kira. I'm 33 years old. My house is in the northeast section of Morioh, where all the villas are, and I am not married. I work as an employee for the Kame Yu department stores, and I get home every day by 8 PM at the latest. I don't smoke, but I occasionally drink. I'm in bed by 11 PM, and make sure I get eight hours of sleep, no matter what. After having a glass of warm milk and doing about twenty minutes of stretches before going to bed, I usually have no problems sleeping until morning. Just like a baby, I wake up without any fatigue or stress in the morning. I was told there were no issues at my last check-up. I'm trying to explain that I'm a person who wishes to live a very quiet life. I take care not to trouble myself with any enemies, like winning and losing, that would cause me to lose sleep at night. That is how I deal with society, and I know that is what brings me happiness. Although, if I were to fight I wouldn't lose to anyone."

[@awesomeperson531]

"Two friends saying goodbye" RIP two comic book legends

[@CorrectGrammar04]

I’M NOT CRYING YOU’RE CRYING

[@Star-nm7em]

7:49 Steve Ditko Quirk: Artistic Pinky He can make the pinky finger of any character he draws poke outwards for no real reason.

[@Kal_g]

Well, I think that feet are difficult to draw. Just ask Liefeld.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Liefeld got mad at me on twitter once because I made a joke like this, haha

[@Kal_g]

@@NerdSyncProductions He couldn't be that mad, though. I heard that he loved the jab that Deadpool took at him about feet in "Deadpool 2".

[@RickReasonnz]

He doesn't find feet to draw. Jokes on you, he doesn't draw them at all!

[@soccerscoutsbdtm9164]

With feet, you have the option of simplifying things with a pair of shoes

[@Kal_g]

@@soccerscoutsbdtm9164 As long as the anatomical form is there, that it's good. If not, then I'm clowning.

[@cramerfloro5936]

Here in Italy (but mostly in South Italy) that gesture is known as "le Corna", "the Horns". They represent the Devil's horns and are supposed to keep bad luck away by keeping of the Evil One

[@katherinealvarez9216]

Anyone else want more live action scenes with Strange and Peter?

[@anthonyvillanueva5226]

As long as they keep using their made- up names.

[@heyjeremiahwhite.]

@Anthony Villanueva genius comment

[@DickDiamond74]

@@anthonyvillanueva5226 i'm a day late dagnabbit

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

@@anthonyvillanueva5226 I just love the thinly veiled rage in his face after Peter says that.

[@ROT695]

The day they get a movie together is the day people realise Spideys powers are more than they seem haha

[@Catlord98765]

That part about how youve been trying to make a video about Steve legacy is very interesting to me after watching your latest video. Im glad you finally got there, my friend.

[@jinnbs414]

Brilliant video; I really didn't think that one could make an interesting fifteen minute long video about how Ditko drew hands, but once again you proved me wrong!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I tackle the topics no one in their right mind would want to!

[@rainik8850]

Kira Yoshikage wants to know Steve Ditko's location.

[@JaiProdz]

Tht new Disney+ 'What If' animated series should do one based on Spider-Man Fever. Sounds and looks super cool.

[@gonderage]

*Kira Yoshikage wants to know your location*

[@intensellylit4100]

Nice

[@cailleach8416]

@@intensellylit4100 *crosses arms and looks at camera*

[@intensellylit4100]

@@cailleach8416 *"It wouldn't be so wrong to take a peak"* SWEET HOME ALABAMA

[@pyro9973]

HAYATO

[@Pdslabuagh1]

I got a boner

[@SparkyofHouseMoist]

I always assumed the reason why spider man has his first finger and pinky out is to act as a crosshair to help peter aim his webs

[@francisariwaodo318]

These are some of the most well-researched, well-editied and genuinely interesting comic book videos on KZbin. Keep up the good work, man!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thanks! I'm always worried that I'm investing too much time into topics no one will care about, haha

[@danielheflick1529]

Well, this made me feel feelings I wasn't entirely prepared for. Ditko may ever be an enigmatic (and potentially problematic) artist, but there can be no doubt that he was good at what he did. Thanks for the tribute to this artist, even if (like me) you don't agree with anything else he had to say. This was well worth the watch.

[@TheZaxcan]

Really love small supporting role joke. Let's make Jameson comics happen!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I loved writing that one! Jameson is great!

[@peter_panda3069]

10:01 I see what you did there Scott. The attention to details is what I like about this channel. Great Video 🤘

[@deadstars2052]

Oohhh... I Love The Style Of This Video!! It's Amazing, I Hope You Do More Videos Like This One.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

We shall see!

[@grdytrinidad]

Yes pleaaaase

[@Unc-32]

Hey we almost have the same name

[@deadstars2052]

@@Unc-32, Yeah... Strange, Right?

[@captainweekend]

Not to mention that hands naturally do a lot of these poses when relaxed. I have always loved drawing hands (and feet for that matter) because of their tremendous expressiveness

[@Jorge-dh1hp]

How does Superman hide his cape and boots under his clothes. Please respond I’m always asking

[@adaoraelliott9254]

Jorge well I think he super folds his cape and puts it in his pocket but no idea what he does with the boots

[@darrenmacqueen9884]

Considering how fast he can move, he can realistically keep that stuff at home and fly back and grab it whenever he needs.

[@thomasr.jackson2940]

Marvel. Thalia as a child, I always assumed his boots were just socks and he kept them on under his argyles (or whatever socks metropolis reporters usually wear). It is a good job keeping the cape neatly tucked in when wearing his suit. I wondered in the opposite direction: how does he fluff it out so well when he takes his suit off, and wear does he put his clothes, especially his hat?

[@BrokeBot]

Thomas R. Jackson that makes sense

[@voltinator]

It's Kryptonian cloth. It's space aged material that reads his mind!

[@CyGea]

I kind of enjoy the challenge of drawing hands. Now feet...that's a different challenge.

[@pradipsinhrana7319]

Hi Rob Liefield

[@kaine8911]

Agree

[@acrux1918]

Drawing feet are really hard. Last time i drew something i spent 1/5ths of my time just trying to get the feet right.

[@ziveisenstodt7419]

I think you've made wierder videos. This ones great as always

[@samsquared8673]

@@NerdSyncProductions Nah the Superman L conspiracy tops out the weird chart :)

[@dumbperson7189]

NerdSync it actually bothers me none of you said “stranger” than all of your videos

[@calebnewton_]

Hands at 9:41 I see what you did there...

[@Kei-fx4vw]

Dangit! Why can’t we like vids at every moment we feel these strange emotions!? Thank you for making this video. Just... thank you.

[@RowdyRodimus]

The gesture Spidey does makes sense if you think about the double tap he has to do to shoot the webs, heuses his ring and middle fingers at slightly delayed timing so he doesn't have to do an actual double tap. One taps slightly behind the first and the index and pinky are used sort of like sights on a gun.

[@EthanDoezYT]

It’s the opposite for me, hands, feet, and basically everything isn’t hard for me to draw, but it’s hard to put it all together. Other than that tho pretty easy.

[@ranwolf76]

I admit I cheat when I draw hands, i have a file in my computer of just hands in difference angles and poses and just paste them into the drawings with photoshop.

[@EthanDoezYT]

ranwolf76 LoL. Yeah I kinda cheat to, I look at my non dominate hand and draw with my dominate one.

[@ranwolf76]

@@EthanDoezYT I don't think that counts as cheating

[@MatiasBaldanza]

Just when I was growing tired of videos explaining the nuances of comics' storylines to me audiences, cover a video with an original and interesting premise. Loved it!

[@KurffyOfficial]

Hand mention: Yoshikage Kira: Awakens

[@kociarzultimate384]

Awake my masters

[@ZeroHBRPro]

I was hoping you would mention the Heavy Metal "Sign of the horns", popularized by Ronnie James Dio. Dio said that the hand gesture was used by his Italian Grandma to bless and protect from evil spirits.

[@drmidnight2419]

It's also stands for 666, and to curse the people you point it on.

[@morganhanam9522]

They are both accessing the root chakra through this hand gesture, allows them to connect the hand energy vortex (chakra) to the root power node (red or base chakra). It is really remarkable how often comic books make explicit references like this to spiritual disciplines. They are 'super' heroes after all.

[@godofrock50]

Ronnie James Dio did the same hand gesture ultimately creating the devil horns as we all know it in the rock and metal world. He said his mother did it alot when he was young to ward off evil spirits and thought it was something that went well with the music he was singing.

[@skelldro-3667]

Never clicked on a video so fast. My two favorite heroes in the same video? Plus by Scott? What's not to love!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Well, there is that Scott guy...

[@skelldro-3667]

@@NerdSyncProductions well that's subjective, btw you made my day with your reply Scott!!! Hope your day was awesome and keep up the good work my fellow nerd!

[@mimikyuliker946]

“Let’s talk about hands for a bit” Yoshikage Kira: talk dirty to me

[@jeffreyphillip4617]

You left the best part put of the "go Web go!" Scene me and my friends couldn't get enough of that scene when we were kids it was do funny lol

[@cramerfloro5936]

I did NOT think I would almost cry over a video about drawing hands

[@jinnbs414]

"Your hands are the part of your body that you'll see most often in everyday life not counting your nose which your brain just filters out" Me: Hey I can see my nose! "Until just no when I mentioned it." Me: "Ah, well played!"

[@LordFluffy71]

Ronnie James Dio claimed to be the person who introduce the horns gesture to heavy metal. He said that he got it from his grandmother, who in turn got it from the old country, where it was used to ward off the evil eye (demons, sickness). I usually think of it with the back of the hand to the viewer, but when he did it, it was palm forward, like the Hindu gesture that Scott comments on. And now that's a thing you know.

[@Vaati1992]

Oli as Doctor Strange is a brilliant choice, kudos! Knew that voice sounded familar.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

He has such a great voice! If he ever turns away from theatre acting, he’d also be a great voice actor.

[@stupendoushorrendous8258]

This was way more moving and beautiful than I expected it to be.

[@yelev]

you make great content!! it's worth waiting for :)

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I appreciate you!

[@yelev]

@@NerdSyncProductions thanks! you actually made my day rn. it wasn't going so well :)

[@Kal_g]

@@yelev Glad your day has been made, then. Take care.

[@yelev]

@@Kal_g thanks!I hope you have a great day yourself

[@Kal_g]

@@yelev Thanks. Anytime, cuz.

[@comicpop]

Loved how this whole thing came together. Thanks for having me!

[@jackofallclaws6672]

What character will be chosen to be the subject of Scott’s Steve Ditko video? Well that’s...an excellent Question!

[@VicEntity]

I see what you did there...

[@jackofallclaws6672]

Etneciv Lego you and the Shadows, friend...you and The Shadow Knows! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!!!!!!

[@VicEntity]

@@jackofallclaws6672 Should I be worried?

[@jackofallclaws6672]

Etneciv Lego No, unless you’re afraid of Jeffery Combs and Alec Baldwin!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I will be talking about ALL OF THEM!

[@cmssaysftw]

This is my first Nerdsynch video in a while. I have to say that I absolutely loved it! Great video!

[@realanimegirl777]

Yoshikage Kira is Steve Ditko confirmed.

[@gooberproductions8961]

I always thought Spider-Man did that with his hands to kind of help aim his webs and line up a shot

[@trevinodude]

He does. But that was explained after Ditko's run, so even though it has purpose now... it kinda just happened back when Ditko was drawing ASM. 😄😄

[@artsy_dragon_creations]

See I never have a problem with drawing hands, I have more of a problem with faces honestly. I can draw a face, but creating unique face shapes that can make a character easily recognizable are harder for me

[@fduranthesee]

Faces come easier than hands,to me. Maybe in the 3D, it's hard. Unsure!

[@king6laccdiamonds748]

it makes sense for dr. strange because it's always been apart of spell casting & cursing. also yes i notice them making the hand jester yrs ago.

[@Miraihi]

Well, Ditko, you're an odd fellow, but I must say - you draw a good hands.

[@r3r3ch4n]

STEAMED HAND

[@wisho-st8rp]

STEVE! THE UNIVERSE GOT SNAPPED IN HALF! No scott its just the hulk again.

[@awsomefac31]

Great video! I love Ditko's art so much haha

[@wyattberens3545]

I promise I’ll be one of the 12 people who stay subscribed!

[@milohargadine1601]

This was a beautiful tribute to a nearly forgotten hero. This was truly touching

[@edr3158]

I would love to see a Dr. Strange/Spider-man cross over movie after Endgame and Far From Home. 😄

[@fduranthesee]

I really think Dr. Strange and Iron Fist should've had a crossover in Strange's first movie, but that option isn't left out!

[@xviza9000]

You are correct!

[@stepheneberly1112]

Musee Rodin was also a big proponent of how hands can be sometimes be more expressive than faces. He did a great deal of sculptures that were just hands.

[@lakehudson09]

this is why I'm subscribed to you bro!!!

[@brycethebucket3241]

Why is this channel so underappreciated? Your video style is amazing.

[@aarreeii6066]

Doctor Strange: *casts a spell*🤘 Spiderman: *Twip*🤘 Nico Yazawa: Nico Nico Nii~🤘

[@fduranthesee]

*Thwip!*

[@princessjello]

Sailor moon: in the name of the moon I'll punish you🤟

[@Jont273]

Man, I’ve been watching your videos for the past 6 years, and I am so happy I subscribed. You’re crushing it and you always have quality content!

[@Call-me-Al]

This was the first video of his I saw, and I didn't even finish watching before I hit subscribe. This is definitely good stuff

[@absyntheproductions3330]

🙌👏🤙☝️👐👏 ANALYSIS JUTSU!!!!

[@MooshieLives]

Great vid! Always knew about Spider-Man’s finger gestures, but not Dr. Strange. I think it’s awesome that you spent time focusing on what seems a trivial point of comic artistry, but we often see how small details make the whole image come together time and time again.

[@jackdeath]

2018 was a bad year for comics. Steve Ditko died in June Followed by Stan Lee in November.

[@tcrpgfan]

2018 was a very bad year for comics, but a kickass year for spider-man. Not that Ditko would have really cared about that.

[@schmecklez]

I just love how balanced a the pinky up style looks.

[@genm4827]

9:40 I see what you did with your hand there.

[@VXMasterson]

"When in doubt, pinky out."

[@forlorndreams]

10:01 Who else noticed him striking the fingers himself?

[@alejandrobernalcuenca150]

I've noticed him doing it throughout the whole video!

[@thekryptoknightwholaughsat5774]

From someone who strictly enjoys comics for the nostalgic and entertainment aspects, you've given me a lot to think about and a new perspective on the artistic side of comics. Thoroughly enjoyed the video.... keep it up!

[@KyikoKyubii]

they're obviously both fans of nico yazawa

[@OrangeGeemer]

Just got the Dr Strange Omnibus with Ditko's run. This video makes me appreciate his art in a whole new way. Thanks.

[@TheRageng]

I'm sure that this video will become "handy" for someone! Hahhah, I'm going to hand myself now.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

👏👏👏

[@jacobstaten2366]

If I wanted to applaud you, it'd be a back handed complement.

[@solaror4893]

I would compliment you, but that joke was too underhanded.

[@samighosnv4727]

Puns haha 😑😒

[@jacobstaten2366]

@@samighosnv4727 I found the sour puss! Since he's too cool for clapping based jokes, everybody snap your fingers like beatniks.

[@mechajay3358]

I gotta _Hand_ it to you, this has really got me analytical about hands being used in media ✋

[@EteSiuleems]

*no*

[@samsquared8673]

Wonderful Video :) really well written with an excellent conclusion :) I look forward to the follow-up :) Also I think every MCU hero should be using finger guns when they fight, particularly the GotG and Black Panther :)

[@nintendohandheld9556]

I always loved the man's drawings for how dynamic his hand movements are in his work.

[@thekrosseffect9179]

Me: oh hello nose Nose: hello Mineturtle: HELLO

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

oh-BOOM!

[@ethanedwards4847]

Always remember: when in doubt, pinky out.

[@mr.knightthedetective7435]

It makes sense when you actually think about it: Spideys spidergesture resembles a spider. Dr. Strange's hand gesture resembles the Satanic/Wikia symbol for devil, Devil of course being associated with *magic.*

[@hartwarg3051]

How does that resemble a spider at all?

[@mr.knightthedetective7435]

@@hartwarg3051 Fingers=Spider legs?

[@hartwarg3051]

@@mr.knightthedetective7435 Spiders have 8 legs.

[@mr.knightthedetective7435]

@@hartwarg3051 Well you don't have to get all technical about it

[@hartwarg3051]

@@mr.knightthedetective7435 I actually thought about it, and it doesn't make sense.

[@ComicChronology]

Man I will never not be able to look at Ditko’s stuff without focusing on those hands now. Great video man :)

[@jonseyjones321]

This was Hand-tastic! Ha! I'm so funny! I also loved the new editing style!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thanks! Not sure it'll be here for every video, but I had fun with it!

[@mdrglxix3699]

Man your videos just keep getting better and better, take all the time you need

[@MegaSpideyman]

I don't know, I feel you can idolize Steve for his art and still disagree with him on his moral/political beliefs.

[@aMilling]

Rip Steve and Stan. You were men ahead of time and will always be remembered.

[@Talismanhex]

Thank you. Steve Ditko has to be my favorite artist.

[@VicEntity]

Is it because Steve Ditko liked Rock'n Roll?

[@wk3820]

Or he loved the Texas Longhorns?

[@KairuHakubi]

I assumed it was a jew thing, like the 'live long and prosper' gesture

[@NarfiRef]

Ditko wasn’t Jewish, he was of Slavic descent, and the symbol associated with rock music (which has the thumb placed over the middle two fingers, not extended away from the palm) can be traced back to Ronnie James Dio taking over as the second lead singer of Black Sabbath. Dio wanted something to do with his hands during concerts that would fit the darker tone of the music they performed (compared to what he was singing as the lead singer of Rainbow) so he drew on something from his Italian (Sicilian?) heritage. In the folk magic traditions of the region, that gesture was thought to both ward off and control the Evil Eye.

[@VicEntity]

@@NarfiRef you Getting my joke

[@VicEntity]

@@NarfiRef the more you know

[@georgevelazquez3400]

This video brings back memories of my high school years... I tried to flirt with a girl by telling her how Spider-man's hand gesture changed... She was my crush all through high school and we never talked again after that nerd talk

[@ConnorRicks]

Okay, the end there gave me some real chills.

[@Cal6009]

It also goes to show how effortlessly flexible Spideys powers make him, it's not an incredibly easy hand gesture, whenever I try to do it my pinky always curves in a bit and I feel like Spider-Man accentuates it to a level that's even more difficult for a normal person to pull off.

[@thetezman]

Thanks now I can’t unsee my nose

[@NerdSyncProductions]

YOU'RE WELCOOOOOOME!!!

[@thetezman]

NerdSync wow... I got a reply from one of my favorite KZbinrs. ✅

[@douglouissmithh]

Actually, this is one of the best videos I have seen you do! seriously enjoyed this one.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

*bursts through ceiling* MY SAL SENSES ARE TINGLING!

[@AlexBaldwinFTW]

This is so interesting, thank you. Ditko is an actual legend isn't he, like...wow.

[@vanxanax933]

So someone sharing there political views with characters they created is an atrocity, but someone who uses other peoples creations to share their political views (as long as it's left leaning) is okay. Hipocritical, not a fan if that little end part.

[@ThatGastrodon]

I guarantee he has no idea what objectivism actually is about, nor that the "selfishness" referred to in the philosophy is significantly different than what the average person thinks of. I mean, I've got my own disagreements with the philosophy myself, but it's by no means immoral or evil.

[@vanxanax933]

@@ThatGastrodon I just don't get why comics need to be political statements now, sure there's been underlining themes in old comics, but not how it is today where the politics are first are for most, and always for the left. Ditko would be disappointed if he kept up on what they did to his character