Where did it originate from? and why is it considered an inapporiate behavior socially?
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Apparently this gesture goes as far back as Ancient Greece where it was understood to represent a penis. As for why that particular finger was chosen it is likely lost to time, but we can speculate the flanking fingers were taking the place of legs.
Sexual organs have long been considered vulgar so it is no surprise that many insults and foul language centers on them.
Edit: Evidently the balls have it.
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