Teach me to whistle
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Devilstreak

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8,088 posts

210 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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When I was younger, I could do the whistle with fingers/thumbs etc. But I tried to do it this weekend and couldn't do it and ended up with a hand full of spit. I can still whistle without fingers but obviously it's not as loud. It's beginning to wind me up now as i know i used to be able to do it.

So Come on Ph.. what are your trusted techniques? confused

Penny-lope

13,645 posts

222 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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I've never been able to whistle using my fingers frown

Adrian Swarl

29,908 posts

259 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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You just put your lips together and blow...

Devilstreak

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8,088 posts

210 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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Adrian Swarl said:
You just put your lips together and blow...
Can do that bit.. I want to be able to do it with fingers like a dog whistle and loud, God I sound like a 8 year old hehe

CedGTV

2,538 posts

283 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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I found that if you slightly over lap the first two fingers from each hand and press back on the tongue whilst it was slightly curled up helped with a ear shattering blast.

Obviously it takes a little maneuvering of the elements to get it just right.

This a a skill I nearly always need while trying to get peoples attention on sites.

HTH.


Snoop Bagg

1,879 posts

223 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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Adrian Swarl said:
You just put your lips together and blow...
While your down there...

zakelwe

4,449 posts

227 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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Why can't kids wink?

Regards
Andy

Adrian Swarl

29,908 posts

259 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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Snoop Bagg said:
Adrian Swarl said:
You just put your lips together and blow...
While your down there...
Whilst I'm down there, I'll teach you the difference between "your" and "you're".

Devilstreak

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8,088 posts

210 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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CedGTV said:
I found that if you slightly over lap the first two fingers from each hand and press back on the tongue whilst it was slightly curled up helped with a ear shattering blast.

Obviously it takes a little maneuvering of the elements to get it just right.

This a a skill I nearly always need while trying to get peoples attention on sites.

HTH.
Cue a spit stained monitor after about 50 tries and once it whistled... not loud though.. much practice is needed i think.. that will piss the mrs off tonight hehe

I only used to do it with one finger from each hand though im sure.

DrTre

12,957 posts

261 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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Adrian Swarl said:
Snoop Bagg said:
Adrian Swarl said:
You just put your lips together and blow...
While your down there...
Whilst I'm down there, I'll teach you the difference between "your" and "you're".
My, thas a purdy talented tongue you got there missy.

911motorsport

7,251 posts

262 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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Index finger of each hand inserted into mouth, up to the first join, finger tips touching so as to from a 90 degr angle. Position your lips like you're pretending to have no teeth then blow.

Edited by 911motorsport on Monday 14th September 15:43

crofty1984

17,064 posts

233 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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Devilstreak said:
When I was younger, I could do the whistle with fingers/thumbs etc. But I tried to do it this weekend and couldn't do it and ended up with a hand full of spit. I can still whistle without fingers but obviously it's not as loud. It's beginning to wind me up now as i know i used to be able to do it.

So Come on Ph.. what are your trusted techniques? confused
yOU HAVE FAILED AS A MAN.


...AS HAVE i frown

fking caps lock.

Devilstreak

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Monday 14th September 2009
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crofty1984 said:
Devilstreak said:
When I was younger, I could do the whistle with fingers/thumbs etc. But I tried to do it this weekend and couldn't do it and ended up with a hand full of spit. I can still whistle without fingers but obviously it's not as loud. It's beginning to wind me up now as i know i used to be able to do it.

So Come on Ph.. what are your trusted techniques? confused
yOU HAVE FAILED AS A MAN.


...AS HAVE i frown

fking caps lock.
I used to be able to do it.. so at least I succeeded as a "teen/youth"..

I think its slowly coming back but can't practice in the office too much.. Tonight is the night!!

crofty1984

17,064 posts

233 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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Devilstreak said:
crofty1984 said:
Devilstreak said:
When I was younger, I could do the whistle with fingers/thumbs etc. But I tried to do it this weekend and couldn't do it and ended up with a hand full of spit. I can still whistle without fingers but obviously it's not as loud. It's beginning to wind me up now as i know i used to be able to do it.

So Come on Ph.. what are your trusted techniques? confused
yOU HAVE FAILED AS A MAN.


...AS HAVE i frown

fking caps lock.
I used to be able to do it.. so at least I succeeded as a "teen/youth"..

I think its slowly coming back but can't practice in the office too much.. Tonight is the night!!
Is Rod Stewart going to teah you??

Devilstreak

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210 months

Monday 14th September 2009
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Nah he's busy tonight.