It seems to be one of the most widely recognized profane gestures ever thrust up in fury, and according to the amount of bird-flipping innovations out there, tossing your middle digit at the world will forever remain as the unspoken finger of fury.
The loaded hand move has been featured on bike seat cushions, captured in wordlessly colorful campaigns, displayed by dissing supermodels in edgy editorials, and even motioning from manipulated traffic lights. You know it's a pretty standard salute when the rude attitude maneuver is even immortalized as a statue in Milan!
There's just something therapeutic about throwing out that center finger, and these bird-flipping innovations go to show that one's close-mouthed emotions won't be tamed as long as their angry appendages are agile.
15 Badass Bird-Flipping Innovations
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Emotional Coat Hangers
Hang Your Coat From Welcoming Gestures Courtesy of Thelermont Hupton
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Profane Stilettos
Tell the World to Buzz Off in the Massimo Dogana FU Shoes
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Bird-Flipping Lookbooks
Arielle de Pinto 2010 Jewelry Collection Gives a One-Fingered Salute
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Bird-Flipping Bling Photoshoots
The Oyster Magazine Ashley Smith Editorial is a Rogue Road Trip
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Bird-Flipping Shades
The UNIF Spring 2011 Campaign Presents Some Road Trip Magic
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Hummer Haters Unite
FUH2 Gallery of H2 Images
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Middle Finger Statues
Maurizio Cattelan Makes Take a Jab at the Milan Stock Exchange
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Bird-Flipping Frames
These DIY Ai Weiwei Glasses Have You Seeing His Edgy Art Everywhere
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Bird-Flipping Bike Cushions
The Middle Finger Seat Cover is Perfect for Rebellious Bikers
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Bird-Flipping Badges
Balabushka Remnants ‘F#CK' Pin Badges Cause a Commotion
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Profane French Fries
New Zealand Burger King Ad Gives Gateway Tolls the Finger
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Profane Bike Securities
The Lock-Off Gives Thieves One Simple Message
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Bird-Flipping iPhone Cases
The Uncommon FUBP iPhone Case Design For Charity
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Subtly Profane Advertisting
The Language Schools: Finger Ad is Quietly Humorous
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Profane Traffic Lights
Manhattan Prankster Gives Crosswalk Lights the Finger
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The Wildfox Jeans Spring 2011 Campaign is Casually Cool
95 Quirky Necklaces
From Origami Neckwear to Manly Chain Accessories
Retro-Chic Photography
Mara Corsino Excels at High-Class Captures
Creepy Fashion Duos
The Marc Jacobs FW 2010 Campaign is Eerily Unique
48 Delicious Marketing and Junk Food Ads
From Burger King Cologne to Living Lettuce Billboards
Mod Monochromatic Fashion
The Shona Joy Summer 2011 is Retro Made Contemporary
Haute Hipster Lookbooks
The Oyster Magazine's October Shoot is Casually Carefree
35 Rude and Cheeky Creations
From Swearing Desk Turtles to Rude Bathroom Scales
Retro Street Style
The Elle US September 2010 'New York State of Mind' Editorial
Profane Nail Polish
Lindsay Lohan's Courtroom Nails Send a Strong Message
Rebellious Celebtography
Kristen Stewart Flips the Bird in Interview Magazine
Chained Leggings
Black Milk's 'Gold Cages' Legwear Brings Cage Apparel to Mainstream
Top 20 Pranks, Stunts and Fakes in 2008
Rusty Footwear
Chain Shoes Win Shoemania 2009 Competition
Embroidered Profanity
Floral Shirts Only Sweet At First Glance
Leg Chains
Necklaces For Your Thighs by Litter SF
Corrugated Grid Homes
The Tsai Residence is a Boxy Design by HHF Architects and Ai Weiwei
Titillating Tailgate Portraits
The Rene Vaile Oyster Magazine #94 Shoot is Stunningly Hip
Posh Mobile Protectors
The Darius Series iPhone 3G Case Promotes Perfection
Draped Boho Fashion
The Lisa Brown Free Spirit Spring 2010/11 is Wispy and Effortless
Hummer H1 is SO Not Hot Right Now
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Finger Costumes
The Angel Ring by SeldaOkutan Gives Your Pointers Panache
Sophisticated 60s Spreads
The L'Officiel Singapore August 2010 Issue is Magnificently Mod
Fun-Loving Gap-Toothed Models
The Ashley Smith De L'air Spread is Filled With Upbeat Joy
Smoke Blown Editorials
Oyster Magazine's 85th Issue Declares 'Print is Dead'
18 Profane Innovations
From Clocks That Curse to Profanity Fashion
Flip The Bird Shoes
Rebellious Wedding Ads
These She Magazine Marriage Ads are Both Rude and Loving
Shower Play Print Ads
The Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Campaign is Wet and Wild
Zippers, Slashes & Chains
Rad Hourani Spring 2010 Collection Strategically Hides, Exposes & Restra
Eco-Friendly Hummer O2 Concept
Laser-Engraved iPhone Cases
The Customizable Grove iPhone Case has a Natural Groove
McDonald's Painted Handvertising
Rock 'n' Fries
Watercolor Fashion
The Spring Awakening Spread in IT Post Spring Summer 2010 Keeps Things Soft
Movie-Inspired Accessories
The Hello Kitty 3D Collection is Fit for a Movie Buff
Floral Ecstasy Editorials
This Oyster Magazine #86 Shoot is a Major Turn-On
Cute Character Clothes Pegs
These Animated Domestic Coat Hooks Exercise Limp Limbs
Bird-Flipping Lookbooks
Arielle de Pinto 2010 Jewelry Collection Gives a One-Fingered Salute
Shimmering Chandelier Walls
The Ai WeiWei 'Cube Light' is a Glowing Creation
Retro Snake Shoots
The Daisy Lowe Oyster Magazine Editorial Features Factory Girl Style
24 Carat iPhone Cases
Sayn Design Creates Limited Diamond Deluxe Gold Edition Sleeves
Chainmail Shorts
Cut-Off Jean Shorts With a Medieval Twist
Patriotic Holiday Fashion
The Charlotte Kemp Muhl Oyster Magazine Independence Day Shoot
Soda Can Rollers
The Fancy Boobs 2010 Collection Features Retrofied Models
Carbon Fiber Cases
Super-Strong Mobile Phone Protection for iPhone 3G
Impenetrable Bike Security
The TiGr Titanium Bike Lock Will Give Thieves a Hard Time
Awkward Seduction Ads
The Eurostar Still Tempting Campaign Shows a Little Skin
Traveling Urbanite Fashions
The Whillas & Gunn 2011 Spring/Summer Collection
Handy Coat Hangers
These Hand Wall Hooks are a Creative Way to Spice Up Your Home Decor
Auto Bike Locks
The Smart Car Bike Lock Shows Its Parking Capabilities
Cute Profanity as Fashion
The Cheeky Parisienne Is Back
Wall Street Pranks
Jokers Make Light of Bankruptcy on CNN
Signpost Coat Racks
The Traffic Jam Clothes Hanger Directs Flow in Your Front Foyer
Profane Toilet Paper Art
The Inventive and Peculiar David Bernstein Sh-t Job Installation
National Profanity Maps
Daniel Huffman Charts Out Swear Words
Small Town Chic Shoots
Lindsey Wixson Heats Up the Suburbs in the Oyster Magazine #95 Issue
Hummer Haters Unite
FUH2 Gallery of H2 Images
Vandalized Vintage
Classic Dinnerware Hand Painted with Profanity
Illustrated iPhone Cases
The Speck 'Fitted Artsprojekt' Cases are Art for Art's Sake
Aired-Out iPhone Wallets
Incase Gives Your iPhone a Breather With the Perforated iPhone Case
Super Stylish Mobile Cases
Uncommon Cases Make iPhones Even Cooler
Fake Wood Phones
The HunterGather Slider iPhone Case Mocks Mother Nature
Laughable Love Ads
With Men Desperate for Some Love, the Amour.com Print Ads Will Humor Your Heart
Charitable iPhone Cases
Uncommon Does Their Part in Fundraising for Haiti
Viral Profanity Slips
The Jenny Slate Slip is the Third Ever in SNL History
Steerable Bike Locks
Sang Min Yu's Handlebar Bike Lock Immobilizes and Protects Your Two-Wheeler
Manly Chain Accessories
Karlina Rodriguez's Man Necklaces Are Great Hipster Accessories
3D Designer Shades
Oakley 3D Gascan Eyewear Provides a Stylish Movie-Going Experience
Joystick Coat Hooks
The 'Hang and Play' for Retro Gamers
Profane Jewelry
Locher's Accessories Have Class & Sass
Hand Gesture Candles
Give the Finger to Power Outages
Handyman Coat Hooks
The MOT Hanger by Jongho Park Hits the Nail on the Head
13 Stylish 3D Specs
From 3D Sunglasses to Hipster 3D Glasses
Transforming Coat Hooks
Mobile Hangers Change Hooks for Ultimate Clothing Storage
Chunky Eyeglass Chains
Pump up Your Peepers With Granny Chic Accessories
Monumental Language Ads
The Inlingua Language Center Ads are Landmark-Inspired
Redneck Road Signs
Hitch Hands
Spinal Bike Seats
The Manta Bicycle Seat Keeps Your Butt Awake and Your Spine Straight
Burger King Potato Snacks
Fries In Your Cupboard
Wireless Bike Locks
The Halo Bicycle Lock Alerts You to Theft via Your Smartphone
Universal 3D Glasses
The XpanD X103 is Compatible With Every Type of 3D Ever
Giant Crystal Spiders
Web of Light by Ai Weiwei
Dapper Dairy Product Ads
These Cracker Barrel Vintage Cheddar Print Ads are Creative and Clever
Profane Umbrella
Credit Crunch Business Profanity
The Economist September 2008 Spoof
Belted Bike Locks
The Hiplok Wearable Bike Lock Lets You Fashionably Secure Your Cycle
Profane French Fries
New Zealand Burger King Ad Gives Gateway Tolls the Finger
Profane Aerial Toys
The Remote Control 'Flying F CK' Helicopter Is Perfect for Activists
Profanity-Laced Cookbooks
Chef David Chang Releases the F-Bomb Laden Momofuku
Faux Snack Foods
Ai Weiwei Uses 100 Million Porcelain Sunflower Seeds for His Art
Cuss Cards
Expand Your Swearing to 7 Languages
Branch-Like Coat Hooks
'Ring Hanger' from Sooyon Park is an Organized Way to Hang Clothing
Epic Elvis Renditions
Eric Davidson Puts His Own Twisted Spin on Iconic Figures
Bystander Bike Locks
Meerkat Removeable Mudguard Lock for Watchful Witnesses
Bike-Steering Locks
The Bike-Loc Handlebars Let You Use Your Handlebars to Lock Up Your Bike
Bicycle Seat Covers
Coolsec Designs
Cropped Chain Coats
Moschino Spring 2010 Ready-to-Wear Fashions Are Full of Whimsy
GM Goes Greener
SUV Factories Close, Selling Hummer Brand
Trivialising Serious Issues
Language School Ads
Political Billboard Pranks
D*Face Takes On the Queen at G-20 Summit
Profane Protests
Viral Chinese 'Grass Mud Horse' Pranks Fight for Freedom of Speech
Special Edition Saddles
Brooks Unveils Limited Series Coloured Bike Seats
Juiced-Up Bike Locks
The Plug Project Secures and Recharges Two-Wheeled EVs
Dismembered Dolls for Walls
Creepy DIY Coat Rack
Bronze Astrology Busts
Circle of Animals Zodiac Heads by Ai Weiwei Depict All 12 Mystic Creatures
Exploding Bike Locks
The Smart Lock Sprays Paint on Thieves
Potato-Inspired Coat Hooks
The Illusion Wall Features a Scratch and Stick Design
Multitasking Coat Hooks
The Eric Degenhardt 'Saucer' Will Save Much-Needed Space