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V for Vendetta sign? 
Peace?
V, that old sci-fi TV series about reptilian aliens hiding in human bodies that come to Earth and impose control?
Peace?
V, that old sci-fi TV series about reptilian aliens hiding in human bodies that come to Earth and impose control?
Hang on, fellows.
It means something different this side of the Pond.
The V sign is a hand gesture in which the first and second fingers are raised and parted, whilst the remaining fingers are clenched. With palm inwards, in the United Kingdom and some other English speaking countries, it is an obscene insulting gesture of defiance. During the World War II, Winston Churchill popularised its use as a "Victory" sign (for V as in victory) initially with palm inwards and later in the war palm outwards. In the United States, with the palm outwards, and more recently, occasionally inward as well, it is also used to mean "Peace", a meaning that became popular during the peace movement of the 1960s.
It means something different this side of the Pond.
The V sign is a hand gesture in which the first and second fingers are raised and parted, whilst the remaining fingers are clenched. With palm inwards, in the United Kingdom and some other English speaking countries, it is an obscene insulting gesture of defiance. During the World War II, Winston Churchill popularised its use as a "Victory" sign (for V as in victory) initially with palm inwards and later in the war palm outwards. In the United States, with the palm outwards, and more recently, occasionally inward as well, it is also used to mean "Peace", a meaning that became popular during the peace movement of the 1960s.
that show was just great
Didn't they eat cats or something... where have all the good shows gone?
Think about what you're asking. What's insulting about 'the finger' in the states, or most other insulting gestures? People who know know what it means, and that's enough.
I always thought the middle finger meant 'up-yours' or 'sc**w you'.
2 fingers with the palm inwards meant 'f**k you/off'
2 fingers palm outwards meant either 'peace man' or 'victory' (good old winnie)
But then again I am english amybe its differnet where you are.
Steve aka Jakeblu
I believe they ate rats in a rather snake-like fashion. Parts of that show scared the heck out of me in my formative years... but it ruined the Nightmare on Elm St. Movies for me when I discovered Freddy was the friendly alien on V.that show was just great
Now as for those of us without iTunes...at work... anyone care to post the pic in question?
Hi Steve,
I'm just across the water from you in Ireland. Yes, they mean the same thing here. My last post was a comment for bozz2006.
It's could to know that when I head to the States in July I can give two fingers to anyone I want and they won't have a clue.
Regards.
I don't know how to get that pic for you to see. Sorry. But suffice to say the artwork will be altered for the European release.
Never fear Snapz Pro X is here!
I now present the offending picture:
Hmmm I don't know, I mean she could be part of a valley girl gang and is just represent'n!
Hmmm I don't know, I mean she could be part of a valley girl gang and is just represent'n!
Haha. Or, she could be an idiot.
If that was shown here on the BBC there would be 30000 complaints from Daily Mail Readers
Steve aka Jakeblu
At least that tool with the stupid hair is gone (not Woss of course, the other one)
awesome - I've actually forgotten his name. oh joy!!!!
You mean the guy who won best live stand-up award at the British Comedy Awards.
I wont remind you of his name its clearly still a painful memory
Steve aka Jakeblu