{"id":32435,"date":"2022-07-23T11:28:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=32435"},"modified":"2022-07-23T11:28:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:28:06","slug":"what-is-asl-on-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-asl-on-tiktok","title":{"rendered":"What is ASL on TikTok?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03e662801fd\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03e662801fd\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03e662801fd\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-asl-on-tiktok\/#What_is_ASL_on_TikTok\" title=\"What is ASL on TikTok?\">What is ASL on TikTok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-asl-on-tiktok\/#It\" title=\"It\">It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-asl-on-tiktok\/#It_stands_for_age_sex_and_location\" title=\"It stands for age, sex, and location\">It stands for age, sex, and location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-asl-on-tiktok\/#Its_a_way_to_connect_with_others_in_the_deaf_community\" title=\"It&#8217;s a way to connect with others in the deaf community\">It&#8217;s a way to connect with others in the deaf community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-asl-on-tiktok\/#Its_a_form_of_communication\" title=\"It&#8217;s a form of communication\">It&#8217;s a form of communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-asl-on-tiktok\/#Its_a_language\" title=\"It&#8217;s a language\">It&#8217;s a language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-asl-on-tiktok\/#Its_a_culture\" title=\"It&#8217;s a culture\">It&#8217;s a culture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ASL_on_TikTok\"><\/span>What is ASL on TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/8eT97EE.jpg\" alt=\"What is ASL on TikTok\" style=\"width:auto; max-height:287px; max-width:31% height:auto; margin:0px 10px;\" align=\"right\">  <\/p>\n<p>In TikTok, you can find videos in the sign language American Sign Language. This language is used by people who are deaf, and its speakers are estimated to be two million strong. These videos help you learn the language, as well as connect with the deaf community. This language is becoming more popular among younger people, as more video creators are making videos in the sign language.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It\"><\/span>It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The trend of using ASL on YouTube has now crossed over to TikTok. There is one creator who self-identifies as deaf and makes videos on the social media platform to raise awareness about accessibility issues and educate viewers on how to communicate with deaf people. While it is not always welcoming, the public reaction to Watters&#8217; videos has been overwhelmingly positive. In the comments section, viewers often ask him questions about his videos.<\/p>\n<p>Some users use the acronym AS to refer to the popular TV programming block Adult Swim, which went viral in 2021. Another acronym is SA, which stands for sexual assault. TikTok users use acronyms on the platform to avoid being flagged and remain sensitive to the content they are creating. Here are a few of the more common terms:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_stands_for_age_sex_and_location\"><\/span>It stands for age, sex, and location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s no secret that the acronym A\/S\/L, is a popular term on social media. It was also used in internet chats as an abbreviation for age, sex, and location. But on TikTok, it has become something different entirely. While it used to stand for age, sex, and location, it&#8217;s now used as a way to describe oneself.<\/p>\n<p>Besides age, sex, and location, a user can also use acronyms to avoid flagging. For example, AS stands for Adult Swim, which became a popular trend in 2021. SA stands for sexual assault. Some users go viral by making trailers inspired by the adult TV programming block. The acronyms are commonly used by TikTok users to avoid being flagged and remain sensitive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_a_way_to_connect_with_others_in_the_deaf_community\"><\/span>It&#8217;s a way to connect with others in the deaf community<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One TikTok creator has created a series called &#8220;Deaf Kardashians&#8221; that has over 3 million followers. In the series, she uses sign language to re-enact scenes from the infamous reality show. Her videos often include humor and educate viewers on accessibility issues, as well as tips on how to properly interact with the deaf community. She also uses ASL on TikTok as a way to educate her 5.8 million followers on the importance of closed captioning.<\/p>\n<p>ASL on TikTok is another platform for those with hearing impairments to make connections with others in the deaf community. The creator of this channel is a hearing mother, who uses ASL with her deaf son, Cooper. Her videos feature funny skits, BSL lessons, and songs. You can follow her channel on Facebook or visit her website for more information.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_a_form_of_communication\"><\/span>It&#8217;s a form of communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ASL on TikTok is gaining popularity among deaf users because it can be used as a form of communication and entertainment. Many users have learned how to sign certain songs and facial expressions, and captions even ask users to point out their mistakes. However, many people are hesitant to sign in the language because they fear it will turn people away. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore how ASL on TikTok can be used in a positive way.<\/p>\n<p>In a typical video, ASL stands for Age Sex Location. It has several different meanings. For example, ASL is often used in place names, as people may use the same term to refer to different people. These videos have an average of four million views on TikTok, which is a good number for a social media site. However, the ASL trend is also growing in popularity among people with hearing impairments.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_a_language\"><\/span>It&#8217;s a language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some social media users have started using ASL on TikTok as a slang term. While it&#8217;s true that the language has multiple meanings, the term can often be difficult to interpret, especially in online spaces where people can talk to others anonymously. In TikTok, ASL is commonly used in the hashtag #asl. But, how do you know what a TikTok user means when they write ASL in lowercase? Here&#8217;s what you need to know about the language on TikTok.<\/p>\n<p>There are many trends on TikTok that may not be appropriate for all contexts. One example is &#8216;as hell,&#8217; which may not have any meaning. While the term is primarily written in lower case, it has taken off as a popular way to address people. Some users have even started using this abbreviation off of TikTok. Here are some examples of videos that feature ASL.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_a_culture\"><\/span>It&#8217;s a culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ASL on TikTok is wildly popular and has become a part of the culture, but what exactly is ASL? It&#8217;s a shortened form of the word American Sign Language, which can have different meanings depending on the context. Generally, the word is abbreviated as &#8216;asl,&#8217; but it can also mean age, sex, or location. In addition to ASL, other terms used on TikTok include &#8220;mid&#8221; and &#8220;accountant&#8221;. The latter is a slang term that has a very specific meaning on the social network.<\/p>\n<p>One such video is made by Chrissy Marshall, a 19-year-old Los Angeles-based content creator. Her videos are viewed by more than 1.1 billion people and raise awareness for accessibility issues, as well as to educate viewers about interacting with deaf people. 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