2007-01-26 17:49:02 · 5 answers · asked by Gnome 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
In the Arab world, shoe flinging is a gesture of extreme disrespect.
This may be an ancient gesture from the Middle East; Psalm 60:8, speaking of some of the traditional enemies of Judah, says that "Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe. . ." (KJV)
2007-01-26 17:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by ohmygodapirate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, are the shoes being thrown at LOAFERS? Or is the person a big HEEL with no SOLE? Whatever the case, they start with one foot in front of the other. I wonder if the guy who owns the local shoe store started this practice.
2007-01-27 01:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an insult. It is an insult to show the bottom of you shoe to others, so hitting you with the bottom of a shoe or throwing it is an insult. It is part of their culture.
2007-01-27 01:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the throwing of a smelly object..
2007-01-30 23:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a sign of disrespect. If you step on something, it is beneath you and dirty.
2007-01-27 01:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by tranquility_base3@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋