Why do Americans always do that thing with their hand?

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The Something Awful Forums > Main > General Bullshit > Why do Americans always do that thing with their hand?

Blurry Gray Thing: Jun 3, 2009

Showing you the middle finger is what Americans colloquially refer to as "flipping the bird".

It is a form of profanity. They are trying to communicate a lack of respect and fondness for you in particular. The exact translation is 'gently caress you', but they do not actually wish to do that with you.

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Blurry Gray Thing: Jun 3, 2009

MyronMulch posted:

Oh, sorry.

That's a penis, OP. It does seem to have an L bend in the middle, but every penis is unique and beautiful in its own way.

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