WATCH: Comedian shows what Italians really mean with their hand gestures

Comedian Brenda Lodigiani provides a lesson in Italian gestures – an integral part of communication in Italy – for athletes and the worldwide audience at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina ...
WBUR

How a hand gesture by NFL's DeVito sparked conversation on American Italian experience

It was a hand motion that some people called "the hand gesture heard 'round the world": New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito, after throwing one of his first touchdowns, pinched his finger and ...
Awful Announcing

Tommy DeVito’s agent denies he was wearing a costume, explains origin of his Italian hand gesture

The New York Giants’ win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football wasn’t just a star-making performance for Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito, but also his agent. Wearing a black pinstripe ...
Sports Illustrated

Tommy DeVito’s Agent Tries to Explain Meaning Behind Famous Italian Hand Gesture

Tommy DeVito has taken over the NFL news cycle in the last couple of weeks and not just for his impressive play on the field. The Giants quarterback has become a cultural phenomenon, thanks to his ...