BLEAK news about the cyclone approaching Queensland was delivered with considerable flair by an upbeat sign language interpreter who has got people talking on Twitter.

The #signguy, as he has been dubbed, translated Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s warning as it was broadcast on a number of TV networks.

User Princess Pooket captured the magic and live tweeted #Signguy to her network. So did a number of others.

Watching the very serious coverage of #CycloneMarcia on @sunriseon7 - the sign language interpreter is brilliant! Very expressive — Kim Abbate (@workingwomenaus) February 19, 2015

Another expressive interpreter. Always entertaining. #CycloneMarcia — Jarrod Potter (@JarrodPotter) February 19, 2015

It’s not the first time an interpreter’s performance was scrutinised. In 2013, a sign language interpreter labelled a “fake” for his performance at Nelson Mandela’s memorial said he suffered a schizophrenic episode during the service.

You go, Signguy.

Originally published as Sign language guy steals the show