The fifth finger, or pinky as it is commonly known, is the icklest digit on the human hand. Pinkies come in useful whilst typing or playing the piano, and are necessary implements for "pinky swearing", the sealing of a promise by a firm pinky-shake. The compact size of the pinky also   makes it ideal for scratching the inside of ones ear, should the need arise. Located at the outermost part of the hand, the pinky finger is quite prone to unfortunate accidents, such being slammed in doors. If you think that sounds painful, be thankful you're not in the Japanese Mafia, whose members are known to cut off the tip of their own ickle finger as an apology for offending a fellow Yazuka member. Ouch! KW

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