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Subject: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Nostalgic on 03/19/14 at 10:26 am
Was giving someone the finger around before the '70s?
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 03/19/14 at 11:05 am
After doing some research on this on Google, I never realised it is called that.
On wiki:
"The gesture dates back to Ancient Greece and was also used in Ancient Rome. Historically, it represented the phallus. In some modern cultures, it has gained increasing acceptance as a sign of disrespect, and has been used by music artists, athletes, and politicians. Most still view the gesture as obscene."
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: snozberries on 03/19/14 at 11:08 am
After doing some research on this on Google, I never realised it is called that.
Did u come across an answer in your research???
Also did you figure out why it's called flipping the bird???
(Although I haven't heard it called thst in about 20 yrs.)
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 03/19/14 at 11:17 am
Did u come across an answer in your research???
Also did you figure out why it's called flipping the bird???
(Although I haven't heard it called thst in about 20 yrs.)
On Why do we call giving someone the finger “flipping the bird”?:
"In the 1960s. Birds have a long association with taunting. English audiences have expressed their dissatisfaction by hooting like owls or hissing like threatened geese for more than 700 years. In the final speech of Troilus and Cressida, Pandarus confesses that “my fear is this, some galled goose of Winchester would hiss.” The practice was so common by the early 19th century that Englishmen were using goose as a verb. By the middle of that century, goose generalized to bird, but it was still limited to vocal jeering. The phrase “flip the bird,” referring specifically to the one-fingered salute, arose in the 1960s."
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 03/19/14 at 12:59 pm
After doing some research on this on Google, I never realised it is called that.
On wiki:
"The gesture dates back to Ancient Greece and was also used in Ancient Rome. Historically, it represented the phallus. In some modern cultures, it has gained increasing acceptance as a sign of disrespect, and has been used by music artists, athletes, and politicians. Most still view the gesture as obscene."
So that's why we use it these days.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 03/19/14 at 1:01 pm
http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/Xg782MyVnDU/hqdefault.jpg
even Mr.Fred Rogers has "flipped the bird". ;D
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: snozberries on 03/19/14 at 1:02 pm
On Why do we call giving someone the finger “flipping the bird”?:
"In the 1960s. Birds have a long association with taunting. English audiences have expressed their dissatisfaction by hooting like owls or hissing like threatened geese for more than 700 years. In the final speech of Troilus and Cressida, Pandarus confesses that “my fear is this, some galled goose of Winchester would hiss.” The practice was so common by the early 19th century that Englishmen were using goose as a verb. By the middle of that century, goose generalized to bird, but it was still limited to vocal jeering. The phrase “flip the bird,” referring specifically to the one-fingered salute, arose in the 1960s."
Thx
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: gibbo on 03/20/14 at 2:04 am
I thought it started in a Chinese burger joint!
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 03/20/14 at 6:30 am
I thought it started in a Chinese burger joint!
Why would it start there? ;D
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 03/20/14 at 6:32 am
http://0.tqn.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/w/-/3/vladimir-putin-subtle-bird.jpg
Vladimir Putin has flipped the bird. ;D
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Paul on 03/20/14 at 10:20 am
Still not as good as our 'two fingered salute'...
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 03/20/14 at 10:21 am
Still not as good as our 'two fingered salute'...
Winston Churchill in reverse!
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Paul on 03/20/14 at 11:35 am
Winston Churchill in reverse!
As legend has it, it originated to annoy the French (which isn't difficult, in any case!) ;)
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 03/20/14 at 1:35 pm
Still not as good as our 'two fingered salute'...
you mean the peace sign? ???
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 03/20/14 at 1:37 pm
you mean the peace sign? ???
Churchill's is similar to the peace sign.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Nostalgic on 03/20/14 at 4:47 pm
Thanks everyone. :)
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 03/21/14 at 3:14 pm
Churchill's is similar to the peace sign.
http://www.transparencyinsport.org/Blatter%27s_ploy_to_dump_shamed_Warner/Images-Blatter%27s_ploy_to_dump_shamed_Warner/Winston-Churchill-two-fingers.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Nostalgic on 03/23/14 at 8:42 am
Although with the "two-fingered salute", the back of your hand is facing the other person, not the palm of your hand, as in the victory salute.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 03/23/14 at 3:03 pm
http://boringpittsburgh.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mister-rogers-flips-bird-photoshop.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/04/14 at 1:19 am
http://boringpittsburgh.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mister-rogers-flips-bird-photoshop.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eaS3Saqg88
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/04/14 at 3:29 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eaS3Saqg88
I wonder if that episode got parents upset?
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/22/14 at 10:49 am
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in one of the X-Men films, flipping the bird.
http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/comicsalliance.com/files/2012/07/xmen07-1343602874.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/22/14 at 12:22 pm
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in one of the X-Men films, flipping the bird.
http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/comicsalliance.com/files/2012/07/xmen07-1343602874.jpg
;D
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/22/14 at 12:24 pm
;D
My reaction when I saw it in the film.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/22/14 at 6:28 pm
http://redstatements.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Obama-flipping-us-the-bird.jpg
This is what he thinks of the economy. ;D
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/23/14 at 8:55 am
http://redstatements.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Obama-flipping-us-the-bird.jpg
This is what he thinks of the economy. ;D
Actions speaks louder than words!
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/23/14 at 3:09 pm
http://paleopepper.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/stone-cold-steve-austin-flipping-bird.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/23/14 at 3:11 pm
http://paleopepper.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/stone-cold-steve-austin-flipping-bird.jpg
A double flip?
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/23/14 at 4:58 pm
A double flip?
yes a double flip.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/23/14 at 5:12 pm
yes a double flip.
A triple flip?
http://i.dlisted.com/files/lievextrafinger.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/24/14 at 7:07 am
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Bq2_FquAxKk/TXfQGCtkKZI/AAAAAAAAB-g/UuGY5SaEnYE/s1600/Four_Horsemen_wrestling.jpg
How about four fingers?
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/27/14 at 2:52 am
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT0NkxysIi_sAzswzjh1wWQauwsYmAehWc-CKU543W7aPNH2nOm
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/27/14 at 6:05 am
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT0NkxysIi_sAzswzjh1wWQauwsYmAehWc-CKU543W7aPNH2nOm
What was he angry about?
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/27/14 at 6:06 am
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmp7inCUmq1qj2djxo1_500.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/27/14 at 11:27 am
http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/2252714/82538421.png
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: warped on 05/27/14 at 11:32 am
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmp7inCUmq1qj2djxo1_500.jpg
http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/2252714/82538421.png
Free as a flippin' bird
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/27/14 at 11:34 am
Free as a flippin' bird
Flippin' bird singin; in the dead of night...
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/27/14 at 7:15 pm
http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/2252714/82538421.png
Is that Paul McCartney?
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/27/14 at 7:16 pm
http://lifeinbkln.com/sites/default/files/bush_flipping_bird.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: warped on 05/27/14 at 10:45 pm
Is that Paul McCartney?
It sure is, Howard.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: gibbo on 05/27/14 at 11:23 pm
Is that Paul McCartney?
This must have been taken before he died! ;)
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/28/14 at 6:37 am
http://hiphappy.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/billmaher-flipping-the-bird.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/28/14 at 6:40 am
http://hiphappy.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/billmaher-flipping-the-bird.jpg
He looks angry!
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/28/14 at 2:00 pm
He looks angry!
He is angry.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/28/14 at 2:02 pm
http://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/2563/c0bfc338f9864355a5d411087933e9b9.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: warped on 05/28/14 at 8:57 pm
http://hiphappy.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/billmaher-flipping-the-bird.jpg
I'd like to give karma to whomever upset Bill Maher. He's just about the biggest asshole out there. :)
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/29/14 at 7:46 am
I'd like to give karma to whomever upset Bill Maher. He's just about the biggest asshole out there. :)
Do you watch The Bill Maher Show? ???
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/29/14 at 7:48 am
http://ui.sina.com/2013/0815/U187P5029DT20130815142536.jpg
She could care less of what her fans think of her new image. ;D
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 06/05/14 at 3:44 am
http://www.signsbypost.com/lg_images/MICKEY-MOUSE-FLIPPING-THE-BIRD-5089-SELF-ADHESIVE-VINYL-STICKER-DECAL.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 06/05/14 at 3:45 am
http://www.signsbypost.com/lg_images/MICKEY-MOUSE-FLIPPING-THE-BIRD-5089-SELF-ADHESIVE-VINYL-STICKER-DECAL.jpg
It is not really Mickey's middle finger!
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 06/05/14 at 6:33 am
It is not really Mickey's middle finger!
Then who's finger is it?
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 06/05/14 at 6:35 am
Then who's finger is it?
Mickey only has four digits on each hand, an even number therefore no middle digit.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 06/05/14 at 6:35 am
https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7785961216/hDBF7CF32/
even The Queen does it.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 06/05/14 at 6:36 am
Mickey only has four digits on each hand, an even number therefore no middle digit.
So he can't flip the bird.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 06/05/14 at 6:37 am
So he can't flip the bird.
Not in the true sense.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 06/05/14 at 2:45 pm
http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/599388/938849.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/04/14 at 10:11 am
http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130424012827/villains/images/9/93/Homer-middle-finger.jpeg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 07/04/14 at 5:37 pm
http://www.clipartbest.com/cliparts/aTe/a7r/aTea7raT4.jpeg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/05/14 at 4:35 am
http://www.clipartbest.com/cliparts/aTe/a7r/aTea7raT4.jpeg
My Mickey Mouse image has been taken away!
http://www.signsbypost.com/lg_images/MICKEY-MOUSE-FLIPPING-THE-BIRD-5089-SELF-ADHESIVE-VINYL-STICKER-DECAL.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/05/14 at 6:43 am
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT0NkxysIi_sAzswzjh1wWQauwsYmAehWc-CKU543W7aPNH2nOm
http://www.feelnumb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/paul_mccartney_flipping_the_bird_middle_finger.jpg
Snap!
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/05/14 at 9:33 am
http://t.qkme.me/3tsyap.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 07/05/14 at 4:09 pm
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/3a/f4/5a/3af45a6a2739cfacc403c198c9597d56.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/16/14 at 8:39 am
http://www.film.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/17142918-17142924-large.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 07/16/14 at 3:12 pm
http://bp2.blogger.com/_MwnH1kpbPRM/R6lx6HBvyGI/AAAAAAAABFc/CnFqNtfXYnk/s400/bush_flipping_bird-a.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 07/16/14 at 3:13 pm
http://www.film.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/17142918-17142924-large.jpg
He's not flipping the bird.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/19/14 at 12:20 pm
He's not flipping the bird.
The finger is surreptitiously placed.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 07/19/14 at 5:48 pm
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PVyDmTkfk6s/S2TUlWe-IbI/AAAAAAAAC5w/xJWTIZ87YXA/s400/obamaflipsoffGOP.jpg
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/11/15 at 12:53 pm
https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10277779_802142746559811_6300992006927077845_n.png?oh=9a8de61be9a7276c8d123951eaf226f2&oe=55C1E370
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/11/15 at 2:31 pm
https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10277779_802142746559811_6300992006927077845_n.png?oh=9a8de61be9a7276c8d123951eaf226f2&oe=55C1E370
For everyone to see?
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/11/15 at 2:32 pm
http://sandboxworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/flipping-bird.jpg
Must be a new street sign? :o
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Eazy-EMAN1995 on 05/11/15 at 6:07 pm
http://www.themiddlefinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/stone-cold-steve-austin-flipping-bird.jpg
Simply the best! ;D
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 05/12/15 at 2:17 pm
http://www.themiddlefinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/stone-cold-steve-austin-flipping-bird.jpg
Simply the best! ;D
Stone Cold Steve Austin made flipping the bird popular in wrestling.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/23/15 at 1:24 pm
There’s a secret middle finger emoji hidden in Whatsapp
http://metro.co.uk/2015/07/23/theres-a-secret-middle-finger-emoji-hidden-in-whatsapp-5309828/#ixzz3gjxhr9KI
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 07/23/15 at 3:24 pm
There’s a secret middle finger emoji hidden in Whatsapp
http://metro.co.uk/2015/07/23/theres-a-secret-middle-finger-emoji-hidden-in-whatsapp-5309828/#ixzz3gjxhr9KI
http://emojipedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/160x160xreversed-hand-with-middle-finger-extended-apple-new-2015.png.pagespeed.ic.EFlcdX0mcJ.png
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/23/15 at 3:41 pm
There’s a secret middle finger emoji hidden in Whatsapp
http://metro.co.uk/2015/07/23/theres-a-secret-middle-finger-emoji-hidden-in-whatsapp-5309828/#ixzz3gjxhr9KI
http://emojipedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/160x160xreversed-hand-with-middle-finger-extended-apple-new-2015.png.pagespeed.ic.EFlcdX0mcJ.png
I was posting this the polite way.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Baltimoreian on 07/23/15 at 7:16 pm
http://sandboxworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/flipping-bird.jpg
Must be a new street sign? :o
It looks like something that came out of GTA.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/24/15 at 4:19 am
http://sandboxworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/flipping-bird.jpg
Must be a new street sign? :o
Looks like Photoshop?
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Howard on 07/24/15 at 7:01 am
Looks like Photoshop?
I think it is Photoshopped.
Subject: Re: When was "flipping the bird" invented?
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/24/15 at 7:07 am
Looks like Photoshop?
I think it is Photoshopped.
Exactly!