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No, not likely in 90s in Germany. What you're describing is primarily a UK gesture. (Wikipedia says also known in Ireland, South Africa, Australia, India, etc.

No, not likely in 90s in Germany. What you're describing is primarily a UK gesture. (Wikipedia says also known in Ireland, South Africa, Australia, India, etc.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_sign#As_an_insult https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_sign#As_an_insult

dylan604 5y ago
I'm in the US and I'm aware of it (granted most 'muricans are not). I'd be willing to wager Europeans would be much more aware of the meaning than what you're suggesting.
tyingq 5y ago
Agree...I never encountered anyone thinking I was throwing that insult.