How old were you when you first gave someone the middle finger?

How old were you when you first gave someone the middle finger? Published on September 3, 2026 → Survey conducted on September 3, 2026 on 8389 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Younger than 10

14%

10 to 13

18%

14 to 17

17%

18 or older

I have never given anyone the middle finger

14%

Not sure

28%

Younger than 10

14%

10 to 13

18%

14 to 17

17%

18 or older

I have never given anyone the middle finger

14%

Not sure

28%

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