The ancient Greek philosopher, Diogenes the Cynic, was most likely the man who invented “the finger” as an insult. The historian of philosophy Diogenes Laertios wrote that the cynical philosopher Diogenes made the rude gesture to the orator Demosthenes in the 4th century BC in Athens. When Diogenes heard mention of statesman and orator Demosthenes, […]
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