SIMEX
Technique
Hand grabs jacket lapel.
Origin
Most SIMEX jackets were red.
Red

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Hand grabs jacket lapel.
Most SIMEX jackets were red.

The hand is cupped with thumb pointed inward toward the palm.
Letter "G."

Tongue is pressed against cheek while hand is raised to mouth.
Oral sex: "blue" sounds like "blew."

Hand is held palm outward and thumb is folded to touch ring finger.
Wedding ring.
Years
Most futures and options contracts extend out a couple years but in certain cases like Eurodollars, up to ten years. When contracts beyond the immediate year are quoted, it's the year (red, green, gold, etc...) first and then the month comes next.