The Bird Flip
A peculiar situation arises when someone acquires a gecko as a pet, and a sense of unease creeps in. The unsettling feeling emerges from the perception that their new companion is expressing discontent in a rather unconventional way – by seemingly flipping the bird with utter audacity. Adding to the defiance, the gecko unabashedly turns its back on its owner as if to say, “Take that, human!”
It’s plausible that a conscious motive or ill intentions don’t drive this behavior. Perhaps the gecko is merely stretching its tiny fingers, with the center one happening to be the most flexible. Nevertheless, this scenario creates a photograph of epic comedic proportions. We have a soft spot for rebellious pets, and this gecko certainly scratches that itch and then some.