Eli5: Why is sticking out the middle finger offensive?

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Where did it originate from? and why is it considered an inapporiate behavior socially?

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I mean, the longest finger on your hand, which forms a very phallic shape when the other fingers are clenched and the middle finger is pointed upward… It’s not a particularly complicated origin story, and it’s likely about as old as walking erect.

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