This video was a local recording of the main presentation of the American Sign Language Webinar: "Idioms, puns, and interesting signs" that was live broadcast as a Zoom Webinar on Nov. 12, 2023 with over 3,000 registrants (resulting in approximately 2,000 attendees along with an additional approximately 1,000 additional viewers from ASL classrooms watching together in lieu of class that evening).
Presenter: William G. Vicars, EdD, of Lifeprint.com ("Dr. Bill")
Assistant: Marly (name on file to protect privacy until such time as Marly decides otherwise).

Presenter Bio:
William G. Vicars, Ed.D., is a former full-time, tenured, full-professor, and researcher at a Sacramento State University where he served as coordinator of the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies bachelor degree program. He is Deaf. He holds an earned doctorate in Deaf Studies / Deaf Education from Lamar University in Texas, and has over 30 years of experience instructing and providing workshops in a wide variety of settings including internationally (Singapore, Guyana, etc.). He is the director of Lifeprint.com -- one of the world's most popular web destinations for learning about sign language and Deaf people. Through his YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/@sign-language he shares ASL instruction with over 450,000 subscribers. He lives in California with his wife -- Deaf culture pundit Bee Vicars, MFA.

Description of the Webinar:
Dive into the fascinating realm of ASL idioms, puns, and intriguing signs with Dr. Bill of ASL University. This interactive session will explore the rich depth of American Sign Language by shedding light on numerous idiomatic expressions that don't always have a direct translation in English. Discover the humor and wit embedded in ASL puns and delve into some of the most captivating signs that are bound to enhance your signing repertoire. Whether you're a novice looking to expand your knowledge or an experienced signer aiming to refine your skills, this webinar will amuse you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have Dr. Bill deepen your appreciation for the language as he guides attendees on a memorable journey through the nuances and charm of ASL.

"Idioms, puns, and interesting signs" (Local recording of main presentation)
https://youtu.be/DIOmxEzvlME