I don’t get it.

Most importantly, I need to start by saying, it’s “flipping” not “flicking”.

Anyway, the American flip off has always been a mystery to me. Why does raising one finger mean so much, when the finger directly next to it can mean the exact opposite?

I find it interesting that as a culture, this hand gesture has been deemed offensive. Really, look at it. It’s not in the form of lewd action or anything, it’s just lifting a single finger.

Why do people then feel the need to flip off cameras? The above photo shows some dub-t chick watching a demolition derby and going with the double flip.

Classy.

Now, the flip off, in camera or not, does not bother me the slightest. It has absolutely no bearing on me whether I’m being flipped off or not, but some people are seriously offended by this. Some of you may even be offended by the picture that I’ve included.

First, get over yourself.

Second, don’t read any of my other reviews, because this is probably fairly tame in comparison to a lot of things.

My overall point here is being clever. If someone is taking your picture and you want to throw up some sign, don’t go for the flip. It’s so played out.

I’d much rather see the upside-down hands batman eyes thing.

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