What does the famous gesture by Spock mean?

Correct answer: Live long and prosper

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KiKē
KiKē
Player #164425, i just hope that your comment is not inspired by anti-semitic sentiments. The actual blessing is done with both arms held horizontally in front, at shoulder level, with hands touching, to form the Hebrew letter "shin." This stands for the Hebrew word for "Shaddai," meaning "Almighty [God]." Nimoy modified this gesture into one hand held upright, making it more like a salute. So, technically, the Vulcan greeting is not the same thing as the ceremonial Jewish blessing. Still, the resemblance is close enough to evoke instant recognition among knowledgeable Jews.
KuizGiga
KuizGiga
The answer was logical!🖖
Sandman
Sandman
KiKē, that's the problem with the world today..every one is screaming racism.. chill out
StationaryStreet4
StationaryStreet4
Miss you Spock.
GenerousFlame48616
GenerousFlame48616
TheJoz2016, peace and long life is the response to live long and prosper
Longarms
Longarms
SPOCK, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!!
Player #2106031
Player #2106031
faithfulservent, when Leonard Nimoy was asked about the jesture, being of Jewish deisent he used the Hebrew letter for life which is Sheen.
JimmyLovesQL
JimmyLovesQL
Spock, one of the greatest creations in American pop culture. Thanks again, Gene Roddenberry.
doxierescued
doxierescued
How cute, "Vulcan's never bluff". Teehee.
Player By-Tor
Player By-Tor
"Fascinating"
kronik
kronik
KiKē, and some Jews get offended over nothing while their ' brethren ' are murdering babies in displacement camps. Those are Semite babies..and most Jews are Atheists anyway..
Cat Mom
Cat Mom
Player By-Tor, lol
msbw
msbw
KiKē, it's a TV show with a fictional character making a fictional jester why are you going down a rabbit hole over a TV show good grief.
Sis
Sis
Sandman, RIGHT!!!!
GammaJo
GammaJo
Joyous one, actually, Shatner is Jewish - or at least his parents were. IDK if he still observes.
joey
joey
I can't do that
Mars V
Mars V
GenerousFlame48616, It’s the other way around. Peace and long life….Live long and prosper.
conVIVIality
conVIVIality
That’s quite lovely about the Jewish blessing ! (I’m sure the former comment wasn’t anti semitic.)
Maestra
Maestra
Spock- Of all the souls I’ve encountered, his was the most human. SO true! His character was so popular and remains so because he represents the struggle it is to be a human. 🖖💜🖖
Ooma
Ooma
Sandman, we're all human✌️
toe jam
toe jam
the commercial with his wife says he died of copd.
Taz
Taz
Few people knw he was a singer also and cut an album
Joyous one
Joyous one
Player #31967608, no I don't believe Shatner is Jewish but if asked I'm sure he'd like the attention and go all out excited about it!
Melode
Melode
I don't think the comment was anti Semitic. I'm Jewish and so was Leonard nimoy aka Mr. spock. he thought using a sign of peace and prosperity would work on the show. jeans William Shatner would use all kinds of things to confuse other actors.
ladyshyye
ladyshyye
KiKē, my oldest nieces name is Shaddai.😊
Player #66817220
Player #66817220
doxierescued, that's a lie.
Player #66817220
Player #66817220
Player #34922687, the world needs more geeks.
Player #66817220
Player #66817220
Oreiayean, "He's dead, Chewie!"
Player #66817220
Player #66817220
Player #31967608, according to Adam Sandler's song.
Player #66817220
Player #66817220
Player #26858135, he learned the gesture from watching rabbis.
Player #66817220
Player #66817220
Player #15662286, no, you can learn.
Player #66817220
Player #66817220
Player #10489007, where did that first come up?
Player #66817220
Player #66817220
Player #5394265, yes, he told the story many times.
TheFlatliner
TheFlatliner
haha I put may the force be with you.. I know that is Star Wars😳I think haha sorry people not a big fan of space series.
Player JD
Player JD
hit the wrong button too quick!
TJ SISTA
TJ SISTA
Peace out Spock an back at'cha bud 🙃
Jesse Tello
Jesse Tello
Mr Spock 🖖 live long and prosper a fan of star trek !!!!! rest in peace Leanord!
Player #34922687
Player #34922687
people actually confuse that with the force? they got to be joking
Dawn
Dawn
Sandman, Nimoy used it to include his respect for his own religion...and Keke was just sharing its origin
SevenAngels777
SevenAngels777
My favorite Star Trek character.