Flipping off

[1st&10]

I was in a discusion with some friends as to the origen of the bird. I think it goes back to times when wars were fought with bow and arrow and the demonstration of your middle finger was as sign to the foe that you could shoot hold an arrow.

Does anybody know the true origen?

[mpfunk]

wikipedia is not just for reading about Cosmo's homosexuality, here you go. Be warned there are a few non-Cougarboard approved words in this article.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flipping_the_bird

[All-American]

Originally Posted by 1st&amp

I was in a discusion with some friends as to the origen of the bird. I think it goes back to times when wars were fought with bow and arrow and the demonstration of your middle finger was as sign to the foe that you could shoot hold an arrow.

Does anybody know the true origen?

You're thinking of the two finger salute Britains would give to the french. Same idea, though.

[RockyBalboa]

I'm pretty sure it was invented by someone with spectacular foresight who saw what kind reactions would be invoked by any unfortunate sole who has to drive in Utah County.