So hey @evilkneazle this happened. ^
Okay, so I talked to my pal who’s a professional interpreter and she says she basically agrees with this.
Her actual commentary: “You’re exactly right: “Stupid” and “Clint.” I can’t really extrapolate more than that without having context, but I am wondering what the question mark is all about. [I then sent her the whole page, rather than just the bottom couple panels] I think maybe it’s Barney asking Clint, “Are you stupid or something?” Clint hasn’t been involved in his own treatment or shown any interest and Barney is obviously fed up. It feels like spelling his name is like when your mom would get so mad she would throw in your middle name.”
That last part feels so right. That perhaps Barney is spelling it out in frustration, though it’s also possible that Clint doesn’t have a name sign.
Anyway, thanks, @whichfandomdoipick and @actuallyclintbarton! Good convo!
Whether he’s just asking if Clint’s stupid or he’s doing the “mom using your middle name” thing, this makes a hell of a lot of sense. Hooray!
I AGREE WITH THE PERSON WHO REPLIED TO MY ASK. I don’t know… how to reply to that. But I just wanna say that I agree with evilkneazle so hard! :DD
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