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Flipping Middle Fingers Becomes A Photo Trend Among Pop Team Epic Fans 

People in Japan have long known what flipping the bird means. But recently, it’s become more prevalent among Pop Team Epic fans.

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Of course, this doesn’t mean everyone is doing it. But fans are certainly striking “Pop Team Epic-style pose” (ポプテピピック風ポーズ or “Poptepipic-fuu poozu”) or simply “Pop Team Epic pose” (ポプテピピックのポーズ or “Poptepipic-fuu poozu”). While there are various famous poses in Pop Team Epic, flicking people off is the one.

Of course, you’d expect this from cosplayers.

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Notice the one kid doing a Pop Team Epic

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If the Pop Team Epic pose becomes even more popular, we’ll be in the midst of a middle finger renaissance.


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