Jazz hands
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Jazz hands is a common gesture often used in theatre and dance. To perform Jazz hands, one's hands are opened with palms facing forward and the fingers are splayed.
The position of the arms can vary. Forearms are usually extended upward, or the forearms may extend forward with the elbows held close to the body, or forearms may extend to the sides or downward.
Note: The hands may then be shaken slightly, as if holding a tambourine. However, this is not a necessary part of the Jazz Hands action.
[edit] Cultural references
- The term "jazz hands" is often referenced on The Simpsons. By extension, the term has also become a recurring internet meme at such places as 4chan and YTMND.
- Magician Doug Henning was known for performing this move in his publicity photos.
- The free online game Kingdom of Loathing has an item (called "Jazz Soap") which, when used, will append "~jazz hands~" randomly to things you type in the chat system.
- Synth-Rock group Reggie and the Full Effect uses the phrase "Jazz Hands" repeatedly in their song "Boot to the Moon."
- RawVegas.tv president, Steve "Chops" Preiss, believes that "jazz hands" could be the key to world peace.
