Talk to the Hand

Talk to the Hand

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Interactive Video

Science

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Max is trying to get homework help but is rudely dismissed by a classmate who tells him to 'talk to the hand'. This phrase, popularized in the 90s, means the speaker is no longer listening. It gained fame from the TV show 'Martin' and was widely recognized by the late 90s. The video humorously compares this phrase to 'talk to the foot', suggesting the latter is more insulting.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Max trying to do when he encountered a problem?

He was trying to call a friend.

He was trying to play a game.

He was looking for a book.

He was attempting to get homework help.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'talk to the hand' imply?

The person is inviting a conversation.

The person does not want to listen anymore.

The person is asking for help.

The person is listening attentively.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which decade did the phrase 'talk to the hand' become popular?

2010s

2000s

1990s

1980s

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which TV show helped popularize the phrase 'talk to the hand'?

Seinfeld

Martin

Friends

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered less insulting than 'talk to the foot'?

Talk to the elbow

Talk to the hand

Talk to the shoulder

Talk to the knee