Universal "OK" symbol now associated with being racist?

[Deleted]

Isn't that also a sign for "asshole" in some European countries?

Italy, as mentioned, Greece and Russia (I've heard), Brazil, some German regions.
France it means nothing, for all I know.

Depends on doing a full circle or extending a finger as well (full circle might be more easily seen as offensive).

Never heard of this.

Where i come from we do this or the thumbs up gesture to signal something of being good quality.

Thumb up means "up yours" in some regions :P

[dcschess05]

OMG I hope this is true. Illegal is legal. Patriotism is bad. Gender is fluid. You didn't build that. Borders equal hate. Black lives matter and all whites are privileged [but Republicans are the racists]. DONALD TRUMP AND STEVE BANNON ARE THE ANTICHRISTS!! (after thirty something days in office). Keep it up snowflakes, hysteria yourselves into obscurity. And break a few windows, punch some old folk and steal some stuff while you're at it.

Your post is bordering on hyperbole just like many of the topics you addressed. However, I don't think you are wrong. From what I have seen the 24/7 hysteria from the far left is pushing independents further away from them.

[Netherspark]

I don't see why this nonsense article is getting attention. It was clearly written by an idiot or a troll.

[Nurasu]

Pepe has been used by many racist groups; I don't agree that it's a racist hand gesture, but I can see why they would call a racist using it well... racist. Lucian Wintrich is a sexist piece of shit too. Wonderful combination.

To add: Hoft was the one that made the link specifically to Pepe in his Twitter post, not MM.

[Captain N]

Never heard of this.

Where i come from we do this or the thumbs up gesture to signal something of being good quality.

In Brazil it's the equivalent of giving someone the finger. http://hispanic-marketing.com/the-me...age-in-brazil/

Sometimes nonverbal communication can be very different than what is expected in other countries. One example is the “O.K.” symbol one can make with their hands. It is regarded as just meaning “O.K.” in the American culture. In Brazil however, this is seen as a very obscene gesture. It is equivalent to giving the middle finger in America. This is seen as one of the rudest gestures

In Turkey it means you're homosexual. http://www.business-with-turkey.com/...y_language.htm

The gesture created when a circle is formed by touching the forefinger to the thumb does not mean "ok." In Turkey this symbol means you are a homosexual. It is quite offensive. Please see picture at the left hand side.

There's actually quite a few gestures we consider to be normal and acceptable here in the States but are found to be incredibly offensive elsewhere.

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nat...-things-abroad

[Wyrt]

I mean, it sucks that the neo-nazis stole Pepe, but that doesn't make Pepe itself racist.

[Nurasu]

I mean, it sucks that the neo-nazis stole Pepe, but that doesn't make Pepe itself racist.

Yes and no, the swastika was used by hospitals centuries before Nazis used it. I guess the symbol (Pepe in this case?) isn't racist, but it certainly becomes racist in context.

[Barnabas]

America needs a stronger commitment towards mental health treatment. So people that make these types of claims get the help they need.

[Deleted]

Well that makes sense k_hand:

[IIamaKing]

Wow, I remember playing that game.

I remember not getting the "game" until the fad passed, and the sore leg from all the charlie horses.

[Deleted]

did not take long for people to jump on the bandwagon and call this symbol racist/fascist.

this symbol origins are actually from native abooriginals in america. please learn history.

[Zoldor]

I see the symbol appears important, but we aren't talking about the most obvious things. One wtf is up with that kid, he's hella creepy. Two why the fuck are they giving the OK sign anyways? Is that some meme shit I'm missing? I guess Trump does it, so that is like the photo op go to of here is the OK sign like the pres. Its a fucking bizzare pic and that kid needs a smack.

[Theodarzna]

Drinking Milk,
Green Frogs,
Dank Memes,
OK symbols,

Man being a Nazi is super easy. I have had milk this morning, laughed at a Pepe meme, watched a Dank Meme vine compilation and sent a snapchat with the OK symbol.

When do I get the snazy uniform?

[purebalance]

It's not a universal OK symbol, just in most of the world.

Except it is starting to become more universal due to it being an emoji. It's vulgar in some instances, but still not racist. I think it means asshole or something like that in some cultures.

[God Save The King]

Not "that game".

"The Game".

Did the British Prime Minister ever declare the game over?

[kail]

Shit I might be sexist for using the thumbs up gesture. Someone will claim it symbolizes an erect penis.

[purebalance]

Nope just Endus!

Really that one needs to get swapped to lore or something along with the rest of the triumvirate.

[Shinrael]

This is why we can't have OK things.

[TheCount]

That hand symbol is highly offensive, just ask my gay transracial Muslim uncle that identifies as a straight women
/s

[Enthusiastic Steward]

I take it we're not ok with this development?

<.< >.> Anybody?

Anybody?

*crickets*