Why do Canadians use only one finger when flipping someone the bird?

That's a fun myth, but Canadians don't use only one finger when flipping someone the bird. The "middle finger" salute is universal, and Canadians are just as likely to use it as anyone else.

It's possible that this myth arose from the fact that Canadians are known for being polite and generally avoid confrontation. So, the idea that they'd use a less aggressive version of the gesture might seem fitting.

But in reality, Canadians are just as capable of expressing their displeasure as anyone else, and the middle finger is a common way to do it.