The finger in question actually belongs to St. Peter at the Pearly Gates in Iwerks' 1933 MGM cartoon, THE AIR RACE starring his character Willie Whopper. At first seen thumbing a ride, when none of the planes stop he offers this obscene gesture...and yes, it is exactly what it looks like! View it for yourself here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S66wOkha0aU
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