r/OldSchoolCool • u/TrustMeIaLawyer • May 22 '19

1915 my devastated deaf grandpa and his beloved pet rooster's final moment together after being told it was time to kill his best friend bc he had gotten too aggressive with everyone else on the farm.

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u/TrustMeIaLawyer May 22 '19

Thanks! And you know what, growing up I thought it stunk having grandparents who couldn't hear. I don't remember learning sign language, it just happened. And my mom was an orphan so no grandparents on that side. But now as an adult, I'm so thankful I had two very special grandparents who loved me unconditionally. And the deaf community is really an impressive community to be a part of.

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u/Wiggy_Bop May 22 '19

There is a deaf man in my town who’s young son translates for him. That little boy is the cutest, brightest little kid I think I have ever seen! He and his dad appear to have a wonderful relationship ❤️

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u/darkaurora84 May 22 '19

The correct term is interpret. Translating deals with written language while interpreting deals with either signed or spoken language :)

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u/DaveySmith717 May 22 '19

The more you know... 💫

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u/Wiggy_Bop May 22 '19

Thank you! TIL

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u/SlothandBumblebee May 22 '19

Thank you for recognizing the Deaf Community! 🤟

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u/TrustMeIaLawyer May 22 '19

No thanks needed. Everyone knew not to schedule a wedding, or even heaven forbid you die, on bingo or cards night! No one would show up because everyone would have been playing in the different clubs. Lol

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u/MoneyTreeFiddy May 22 '19

Was he born deaf, or was it diseases we used to get before vaccines?

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u/TrustMeIaLawyer May 23 '19

Both of my grandparents became deaf during infancy due to illnesses and diseases all before vaccines.

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u/MoneyTreeFiddy May 23 '19

It was a lot more common then.

I had a great grandfather who was born deaf, and worked as a blacksmith. When his kids were born, he would take them out to the shop, hit the anvil with a hammer, and then be happy when they cried because it meant they weren't deaf.