Here's how to do it:
* Raise your right hand with the palm facing outward.
* Extend your middle and ring fingers.
* Keep your thumb, index finger, and pinky finger tucked into your palm.
Origin:
This hand gesture was created by Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock in Star Trek. He combined two elements:
* The Hebrew letter "shin" (ש), which represents the number 300 and appears in the Jewish prayer for peace.
* A gesture used by Jewish priests in blessings.
Other Vulcan Handsigns:
While the "live long and prosper" gesture is the most famous, there are other hand signs used in the Star Trek universe:
* The Vulcan salute: A raised, open hand with the palm facing forward, used to greet someone.
* The Vulcan nerve pinch: A pinch applied to a specific point on the neck, used to temporarily incapacitate an opponent.
Important Note:
The "live long and prosper" gesture is not associated with any real-world Vulcan culture or religion. It's purely a fictional element created for Star Trek.