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Despite Wikipedia's claim that "flipping off" originated in Rome with the 'digitus impudicus' (impudent finger), "flipping off" actually originated in the several wars between Britain and France. The battle field was a constant struggle for either side to gain an advantage, until the British developed the Longbow. With the Longbow British Archers could now kill off French soldiers from about 180 - 200 meters away!
Now, when a British Archer was captured by the French they would have their middle finger cut off, rendering them useless as an archer. So, the hand gesture of "flipping off" originates from escaped British soldiers as a way to taunt the French, as if to say "I still have my middle finger, take THAT!"
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Where did the word spook originate from what nationality of people?
"Spook" is from the Dutch.
What does it mean for someone to flick someone off?
This is a commonly misused term. Typically, people using this term actually mean to use the term "flip off" rather than flick.Flipping someone off, also called flipping the bird, flipping the deuce, giving someone the finger, the one-finger salute and a myriad of variations, is the act of making a fist with only the middle finger remaining erect. This sign means "f*ck you" and is commonly used out of anger while driving or as a parting gesture after a particularly heated argument.It is considered very offensive and is often blurred out or pixelated as per FCC television regulations.
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Who invented flipping people off?
Flipping people off, is an obscene hand gesture, used to insult people, which dates back to Ancient Rome/Greece. Who invented it is not known. See related link..
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