TIL the middle finger was used offensively from 423 BC
TIL the middle finger was used offensively from 423 BC
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originally meant to threaten violent sexual penetration
Rougher times back then.
what did you think "fuck you" actually meant
I'm not a native speaker but always took it as short form for "go fuck yourself", not "I will fuck you".
Well, even if its "go fuck yourself", we don't mean in a gentle and loving way.
Speaking only for myself, I don't think I've ever intended "fuck you" to mean "I am literally going to fuck you violently with my penis." More like, "I strongly disapprove of your actions and perhaps even your character (but not enough to rape you, of course, that should go without saying)."
Bummer, I thought you were into me.
Maybe you just didn’t piss him off enough, try harder
Bummer,
And that's another thing: I don't love that nickname.
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I feel like in 400BCE it didn't go without saying.