2 finger salute?


Probably one of the more famous scenes, if not famous posters for the film, is Steve McQueen jabbing his two fingers in the air, a gesture directed towards the Ferrari driver. Someone told me that it was in reference to "second place", but is that correct?

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McQueen is basically flipping the winner off the European way, but really in a non-malicious, "congratulations, but f-you, I'll get you next time." kind of way. It's not difficult to understand.

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Nope and in terms of the story, it's one of the best parts.

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...and that's precisely how I interpreted the look on the recipient's face. "Yeah, okay, see you next time."

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