What DOES the %26#039;middle finger%26#039; even mean? Who the heck made it up and why do people take it so offensivley?

It is meant to be offensive. The middle finger with the two fingers on either side represent the male genetalia.
It means F*ck you.

Seven PM is correct. The thrust of the %26#039;Phallic Finger of Fate%26#039; has been around since the French began the tradition.

F**k you and its just something that%26#039;s been around forever

the bird F***k you

Chuck you Farley

its cause it means %26quot;f**k you.%26quot;
thats why! duhhh lol j/k
//kayla//

It means %26quot;f*** you%26quot;. I don%26#039;t know how it was made up...