middle finger
An emoji displaying an outstretched hand with the thumb, index, and middle fingers extended, while the ring and pinky fingers are curled inward, resembling the 'Spock' salute from Star Trek.
There are different emoji meanings for middle finger in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Strongly associated with the Star Trek franchise, particularly among its fans. It's a recognized symbol of 'Live Long and Prosper' (LLAP) and logical thinking.
- Jewish culture
- The hand gesture itself originates from a priestly blessing (Birkat Kohanim) in Judaism, known as the 'Kohen gesture.' Leonard Nimoy (Spock) adapted it from his Jewish heritage for the show. While the emoji's primary association is Star Trek, this cultural origin is note-worthy.
