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Podcast: History Unplugged Podcast
Episode: The Origin of the Middle Finger Insult
Description: Weâve all done it in moments of anger. But why do we use our middle finger to express anger? And why do we call it âthe bird.â Suggestions range from The Battle of Agincourt in 1415 to Ancient Rome. We find out the history everyoneâs favorite one-finger salute in this episode. TO HELP OUT THE SHOW Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or StitcherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.