Talk:Wink

That Lyndon B. Johnson Picture mentions "some commentators" but there's no citation. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.13.18.3 (talk) 08:17, 7 October 2011 (UTC)

Origin
Approximately when did the wink become popular? I've never seen an old painting depicting it, so I doubt it was around 500 years ago. It'd be very interesting to trace the basic origins.

Sarah Palin
The reference to Sarah Palin, while accurate and cited, has no place in this article. Just because it is accurate and cited does not mean that it is appropriate subject matter for the topic of the article. Assume good faith. If the article had more references to famous "winks," then it may be appropriate; however, referencing this one person does not further this article and seems politically motivated. This should be removed from the page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by User: (talk • contribs)


 * I agree, but its hilarious. This whole article needs a re-write.  At least some order, yeah? -Knowl  -&lt;(I am questing for Knowledge!) (talk) 09:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

Good job on the addition of noted examples! Thanks! Welby99 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.71.250.114 (talk) 14:21, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

Various comments
That's a hilarious picture. We should all try to post more and more hilarious images of people blinking. Maybe use Photoshop to make it even more exaggerated. ww 71.59.154.3 05:16, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Er, why is "1982 Commonwealth Games" in the 'see also' section? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.59.154.3 (talk) 05:16, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

How is winking a "fictional" facial expression? There's nothing fictional about it. This word seems misused in this context. I'll go ahead and take it out. MontySpurling (talk) 16:32, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

Surely a wink is only one eye? Both eyes would be a blink! Anyone mind if its changed... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 118.208.101.251 (talk) 08:19, 26 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Done, thanks for noting it! :) GeneralBelly (talk) 17:02, 26 November 2008 (UTC)

Famous winks
Further to comments regarding Palin's (in)famous winks, I'd suggest that instead of removing that info (a destructive move) simply because it stands alone that we should be constructive and add other examples of winking in popular culture, etc. GeneralBelly (talk) 20:31, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

I agree GeneralBelly, "an addition of other examples...". I don't find the reference to Palin politically motivated, only factual. Futhermore, I find it noteworthy, due to the fact this is exceptional behavior during any political debate, especially at that level. Welby99

Cultural differences
Are there culural differences between "the west" and latin America ? -- Beardo (talk) 23:12, 16 December 2008 (UTC)

Sexual attraction?
Why is the meaning of "sexual attraction" given such prominence - it is mentioned first both in the lead and in the text? It is not the most common use by far! Children learn to recognize and practice winking as a somewhat jocular means of implying secret shared knowledge a long time before they even begin to consider indicating sexual attraction. The flirtatious use is clearly of secondary nature. It's like mentioning "have sex" as the first meaning of "do", "sleep" or "lie". Too many Wikipedians seem to be thinking with their penes while editing - they had better go j**k off in advance in order to be able to edit with a clear mind.

I'll make some edits to adjust the relative prominence of editorial erection.--91.148.159.4 (talk) 19:55, 3 October 2011 (UTC)

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