Churchill made the "V sign" viewed from this side popular.
A couple of decades later a show jumper called Harvey Smith upset the establishment by 'flicking a V' during an event. Thereafter for many years making that sign became known as 'doing a Harvey Smith'.
The origin of the Harvey Smith is said to be a war between the English and the French when the former army's archers would show their fingers to their opponents to demonstrate that, unlike some of their unfortunate compatriots, they had not been captured and had their digits removed.
I'm sure that if you require more education on the V sign you'll let me know.
Hubba hubba - as a young boy entering his teen years - I thought these two were probably the hottest aliens I had ever seen (on TV at least). V was a great camp sci-fi mini-series that debuted in 1983 (if you couldn't tell from the hair). It was expanded to a recurring TV series - probably green lighted after they saw these super high quality sets - look at those control panels - very hi-tech!
Hubba hubba - as a young boy entering his teen years - I thought these two were probably the hottest aliens I had ever seen (on TV at least). V was a great camp sci-fi mini-series that debuted in 1983 (if you couldn't tell from the hair). It was expanded to a recurring TV series - probably green lighted after they saw these super high quality sets - look at those control panels - very hi-tech!
I loved V, still have the video I made from the mini-series, though I don't know if it still plays. Others from the early 80s still play quite well. The first VCR I owned on my own was bought so I could tape the TV series each week (on Friday night, I do believe) while I was at work. If my memory isn't failing, it featured Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) as a creepy alien and the very pretty Faye Grant, who didn't have a huge career but did manage to marry and stay married to Stephen Collins.
Avatar Contest #216 - The Letter V
Posted - 06/20/2008 : 18:11:58
