I don't give a fig..

We all know this comment so well - except for perhaps our grandchildren!
The truth is:
The saying is based on the Spanish Fico (= Fig) which gave its name to a traditional gesture of contempt made by placing the thumb between the first and second fingers. ... The gesture was common in Shakespeare's time and was known as The Fig of Spain.
I never knew that!
Thankful for:
Dried figs transform so well soaked in liquid. Breakfast, snacks, salads, smoothies!

[aikiuser (jenn)]

The things I learn here on 365! Nice photo :-)

[Babs]

I didn't know that either, so interesting. I had a caramelized fig yoghurt after my dinner this evening.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Well I never - I didn't know the meaning of the well known phrase - to me figs and Christmas come hand in hand !!

[Dianne]

Yum - I love dried figs but wouldn’t cross the road for a fresh one! We have a fig ‘tree’ - one foot high and proudly sporting two leaves...

[Mags]

Lovely shot! I've never seen one before.

[Dee L.]

Nice composition. Thanks for sharing the story behind the saying. Always interesting to know these kind of things.

[Wylie]

an interesting look at figs

[Diana]

Fabulous close up and interesting info.

[gloria jones]

Neat capture, details

[Thom Mitchell]

Great idea to show the outside along with the cut-open cross-section!

[Pat Knowles]

I know the saying but never would have guessed it came from Spain.
Well illustrated we have all learnt something! School puddings put me off figs but I believe they are fantastic warm off the tree.

[haskar]

Great details. Interesting info.

[Kate]

Nice details on the cross section of the fig. Interesting history of the expression.

[PhylM-S]

LOL

[Clare Gadsby]

ha nicely done!

[katy]

Terrific photo and I lovved the information you gave us!

[Maggiemae]

@dide I wouldn't go with you if you crossed the road, Diane - do not like fresh figs but love the dried ones!

[Maggiemae]

@happypat Fresh figs are cordon bleu now but I as @dide says, wouldn't cross the road for a fresh one. Love the chewy dried ones!

[summerfield]

i love figs and it's good for your stomach, too! great info, too!