Pulling a finger? What?

[Shy & Uninformed]

My handsome guy said he was going to pull my finger and laughed when I admitted I don't know what that means... He suggested I approach a friend, hold out my index finger and tell them to pull it.

 

So just what exactly does having one's finger pulled mean?

[Tony T]

It could mean you'll have to go to a clinic and have your broken finger set for healing if it gets pulled too hard.

 

Actually, I think he was pulling your leg.

[Nic]

i don't know if it's the same thing in the US as it is where i come from, but if i was to pull someone's finger, they would - ahem - fart.

 

if someone says to me "pull my finger", and i do, they will let one rip.

 

so that's my explanation of "pulling a finger". if there are any others, i'd like to hear them!!

My handsome guy said he was going to pull my finger and laughed when I admitted I don't know what that means... He suggested I approach a friend, hold out my index finger and tell them to pull it. So just what exactly does having one's finger pulled mean?

[Shy & Now Informed]

Thanks, Nic,

 

You saved me from the "gas" chamber.