[HPforGrownups] Peter and the Finger

[Laura Lynn Walsh]

No: HPFGUIDX 181898


On 2008, Mar 05, , at 04:52, Janette wrote:

> Laura:
>>
>> I was listening to PoA and was at the part where Pettigrew
>> points at someone.  When he does so, he has to point with
>> his middle finger, as his index finger is missing.  I hadn't
>> realized what image that would project.  I am sure she
>> meant it, as it is fairly explicit.  I suppose this has been
>> discussed before, but it was the first time I noticed and I
>> had to laugh.
>
>
> montims:
>
> In Britain, this gesture is not common, except for those that like  
> to adopt
> Americanisms - it is the traditional V sign that is offensive - so  
> offensive
> in my mind, at least, that I think I have never used it...
So does that mean it was only intended for American
audiences?  By the time PoA was written, she must
have known she had a huge American readership.

Laura
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Laura Lynn Walsh    lwalsh at acsalaska.net
http://llwcontemplations.blogspot.com



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