How to Form the Word "Blood" with Your Fingers

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One of the America's most ubiquitous and notorious gang signs, writing "Blood" with your fingers has evolved past a purely gang-affiliated symbol into a bizarre past-time of sorts. Whatever your reasons, forming the word "Blood" with your fingers is not incredibly hard, but it does take a little practice.

Making the Blood Sign with Your Hands

Point your right thumb up and curl your index finger against it to form the “B.” Do the same with your left thumb to form the “D.” Raise your right middle finger for the “L” and curl your ring finger against it to form an “O.” On your left hand, curl your middle finger against the index finger to form the other “O.”

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Forming Your Right Hand

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    Rest your hands on you rib cage so that you pinky touches your torso and your thumb faces up.
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    Keeping your other fingers clenched, raise your thumb so it points up and parallel to your body.
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    Generally, you will be putting the tip of your middle finger on the middle joint of your thumb. Your goal is to make the circle with your index finger while your thumb forms the straight line.
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    Your middle finger should be parallel with your thumb. The "L" will appear to come up from behind the "B."
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    Curl your ring finger so that the tip is level with your middle finger's first joint. One side of the "O" will be your curled ring finger, the other will be your straight middle finger.
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    You do not need your pinky to make the symbol, so tuck it out of the way however it that feels comfortable.
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    Rest your fist on you rib cage so that you pinky touches your torso and your thumb faces up.
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    Keeping your other fingers clenched, raise your thumb so it stands parallel to your body.
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    Like before, curl your finger so that the tip of your index finger touches the joint of your thumb. Move your index finger so it is comfortable and makes a visible circle.
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    Touch the tip of your middle finger to the first joint of your index finger (the "d") to form the second "O."
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    The middle sections of your right ring finger and left middle finger will be touching.
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Knowing How to Use the Symbol

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    The Bloods were originally a Los Angeles gang that rose in prominence as a counter to the infamous Crips. The Bloods have since spread across the United States, often with the profits from the illegal sale of crack cocaine. Often violent and constantly at war with other gangs, the Bloods symbol is a way for gang members to identify themselves to other Bloods.
    • This symbol is not a joke, and can lead to serious trouble if used in the wrong circumstances.
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    If you are in public, especially an unfamiliar area, refrain from using the symbol completely. Gang feuds with the Bloods have spread from Los Angeles into many major urban areas, and you should always choose not to flash the Blood symbol if you have any doubts about local gang politics.
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    When you look down you will be reading the word in reverse. The sign is meant to be read by other people as the word "Blood."
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    Because you will not be able to read the word by looking down, try practicing in front of a mirror to see if you can actually write the word "Blood."
    • It will take some time to be able to form the word quickly.
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      To form the word “blood” with your fingers, clench your right hand into a fist and point your thumb straight up. Then, curl your index finger against your thumb to form a lowercase letter “B.” Next, raise your middle finger to form the “L,” and curl your ring finger against your middle finger to form an “O.” With your left hand, point your thumb up and curl your index finger to form a “D.” Finally, form a second “O” with your left middle finger and push the 2 “O”s together to form the blood sign. Keep reading to learn how to safely use this sign.

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