Friday, August 14, 2009

Your Little Pinky/ Pink Saturday

 

Pink_SaturdayMany, many thanks to Beverly for hosting Pink Saturday.  Drop in on How Sweet the Sound and you will get a large dose of PINK! 

Have you ever given much thought to your little finger, sometimes called your PINKY, well I didn’t either until I needed something pink.

There are a lot of traditions and different meanings associated with this finger.

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In the USA a pinky swear or pinky promise is made when a person wraps one of their pinky fingers around the other person’s pinky and makes a promise.  Traditionally, it’s considered binding, and the idea was originally that the person who breaks the promise must cut off their pinky finger.

Chapman University students hold up one pinky as a sign of professionalism.

MOST IMPORTANT…..IN TEXAS SPORTS

This hand gesture is associated with fans of the Texas Longhorns ---George W.  Bush has frequently used the “Hook ‘m Horns” hand gesture.

 

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In sign language I Love You is made using a combination of the letters 'I', 'L', and 'Y' . It is made by extending the thumb, index finger, and little finger while the middle and ring finger touch the palm.
However... you should be aware: this hand gesture is the symbol used to curse someone in Italian .

In Japan, among the members of the Japanese gangsters, the penalty for various offenses is removal of parts of the little finger.

In Turkey and in Colombia, it’s tradition to link little fingers when two people are making a bet.

In  Russia, when two people are French-kissing, it is customary to often link little fingers together.

Hope you enjoyed this post concerning YOUR PINKY.

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR DEBBIE AND AMY!!!!

BARBARA

21 comments:

Drawn to The Sea said...

Wow, what an education on pinkies! I don't think I'll pinkie swear ever again, just in case ;-)

Happy Pink Saturday
~Julia @ Drawn to the Sea

jeanne said...

Good morning Barbara, love your 'pinkie' info. You are so clever to think of this post. I love it.

I am praying for Debbie and Amy as well as the family. I am so sad for them.

Hugs...Jeanne

SmilingSally said...

How informative! Thanks! Happy Pink Saturday.

Mermaids of the Lake said...

What a fun post. Thank you for the Pinky info! Happy Pink Saturday and I did just take a moment to say a prayer.

Mary Bergfeld said...

This was really interesting. Thanks for compiling the facts for us. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Joy said...

I feel more pinky educated.
Didn't know some of this stuff.

I just finished my daughters 10th birthday party. Lots of pink going on over here. The last little girl just got picked up. PTL. :)

Joy

LV said...

Well, I learn something everyday on the blog post. I have always been aware that we called our little finger pinkie. You gave more insight for this word. Thanks for the information.

Mimi said...

HI!!!!
I love informative blogs!!!!
Thanks for all those great little tidbits on the pinky finger!!!
My favorite of course was the Pic of Good ole George W doing the Texas Longhorn symbol!!! Go lOnghorns!!!!
hugs,
jamie

♥Mimi♥ said...

What a sweet Pink Saturday blog post! Sadly, every Saturday for the past few weeks it has been raining in northern Michigan. So, this day always brings a little sunshine my way. Thanks so much for the treat!

♥Wishing you and yours a wonderful weekend♥

I'm so sad to read that Amy didn't get her surgery. I'll be keeping her and all those who love her so much close to my heart.

peggy gatto said...

What a fun post!!!!

Unknown said...

What a fun post! We are sharing our favorite Elvis stories over at diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com. I hope you will come and share yours. Mister Linky will be up Tuesday for Crock Pot Wednesday entries.

CC said...

Happy Pink Saturday..I loved your information on "pinkies"...Hope you have a great weekend.

Claudia said...

I love all the wonderful information about pinky fingers! Happy Pink Saturday!

THE HOME THAT LOVE BUILT said...

What a cute post today! Happy weekend! Brook

Michelle said...

Very interesting post...Happy PS.

Beverly said...

Barbara, I'm praying hard for sweet Amy and her dear family. This has to be the hardest of experiences for a parent. I pray for Amy's comfort and peace.

Now, I must tell you that I love this post. I think it is an original, and it is fantastic. I don't recall anyone doing the pinky. Great idea.

Unknown said...

Happy PS, Barbara! Love the pinkie tutorial! Such a clever post!

Have a lovely weekend

Tina

Gabriela said...

Happy Pink Saturday!


Love this informative post!


~ Gabriela ~

Tara said...

What an informative pinky post! There was lots of things in there that were new to me. Happy Pink Saturday and have a loveleigh weekend!

MyThoughtsMyVoice said...

It's sweet in French that kissing is signed with the use of the Pink but ooohhhhhh what a difference in Japan when you don't keep promises, the little pinky is cut! Yikes!

Thanks for the facts.

Li

Carla said...

What a tribute to an important body member. Odd how hook'em horns is so close to I love you, hmmm...