Bush salutes Satan

[wendybeth]

Lol- It seems that Bush's trademark 'Bull Horns' salute has an entirely different meaning in nordic lands: Satan salute (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,145062,00.html)

[Gn2Dlnd]

Isn't the apocalypse fun? Good times.

[Tref]

Isn't the apocalypse fun? Good times. Toot Toot!

Oh man, Bush is so funny. I hate the man so dearly, that sometimes I forget what a classic style arse he can be. This picture is going to be posted and reposted for all times. And it's just a matter of seconds before somebody photo-shops a fiery inferno behind him.

Yet, how many of you remember when Pres. Ronald Reagan laid a wreath at the graves of S.S. soldiers during a trip to Germany?

Maybe Gn2 is onto something ...

... These were the signs they ignored ...

[NirvanaMan]

Wow. The hippies are getting really desperate for dirt.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Yet, how many of you remember when Pres. Ronald Reagan laid a wreath at the graves of S.S. soldiers during a trip to Germany?

Maybe Gn2 is onto something ...

... These were the signs they ignored ...

If you enjoyed remembering that, perhaps you'll also enjoy remembering that when the Reagans moved to Bel Air after leaving the White House, Nancy had the address changed to 668 St. Cloud Rd.

It was 666.

Toot toot, indeed.

[KoH]

Yet, how many of you remember when Pres. Ronald Reagan laid a wreath at the graves of S.S. soldiers during a trip to Germany?

I remember it so well and was thinking about it while reading the story. What is it with Republicans anyway? :rolleyes:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Ok, so a hand symbol means one thing in one place and another thing in another place. This is news?

If you wave American style at people in certain countries you're cursing them, you know.

[Morrigoon]

Hmm... hand gestures meaning different things in different countries? I don't believe it!
[Gives Queen Elizabeth a "fight on"]

[KoH]

Ok, so a hand symbol means one thing in one place and another thing in another place. This is news?

If you wave American style at people in certain countries you're cursing them, you know.

This is true and for you and I, this is acceptible. A presdent has people that deal with protocol. They should be telling the president, don't do that. With Bush however, I don;t think anyone can help him.

[Ghoulish Delight]

This is true and for you and I, this is acceptible. A presdent has people that deal with protocol. They should be telling the president, don't do that. With Bush however, I don't think anyone can help him.There's a higher standard, and then there's over seneitivity to the point of ridiculousness. The "Okay" symbol (pointer and thumb in a cirkle, the other finger extended) is the equivalent of the middle finger in some countries, should the President be forbidden from ever using that? Of course not, he's an American, speaking in America. Now, if he were VISITING Oslo, Norway and made the gesture, that's a whole different story. But if he's in this country, and it means "Texas Longhorns" in this country, then by all means use it.

[blueerica]

I always interpreted it as "Fvck Yeah!" And "Rock on"...

I guess I'm just not a country gal...

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I also know that in some cultures this particular hand sign was used as protection against things like the evil eye. Rather un-Satanic in that light.

[MerryPrankster]

There's a higher standard, and then there's over seneitivity to the point of ridiculousness. The "Okay" symbol (pointer and thumb in a cirkle, the other finger extended) is the equivalent of the middle finger in some countries, should the President be forbidden from ever using that? Of course not, he's an American, speaking in America. Now, if he were VISITING Oslo, Norway and made the gesture, that's a whole different story. But if he's in this country, and it means "Texas Longhorns" in this country, then by all means use it.


Well put, GD. :snap: <----- Must be offending someone somewhere.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

You see, NM? There are intelligent ways to discuss something like this. ;)

[wendybeth]

I always interpreted it as "Fvck Yeah!" And "Rock on"...

I guess I'm just not a country gal...

Actually, I kind of got that impression from the article- that the rockers do there as well. As far as the link- chill out, everyone! It was a slow day and I thought it was funny. Geesh.:rolleyes:

[KoH]

There's a higher standard, and then there's over seneitivity to the point of ridiculousness. The "Okay" symbol (pointer and thumb in a cirkle, the other finger extended) is the equivalent of the middle finger in some countries, should the President be forbidden from ever using that? Of course not, he's an American, speaking in America. Now, if he were VISITING Oslo, Norway and made the gesture, that's a whole different story. But if he's in this country, and it means "Texas Longhorns" in this country, then by all means use it.


He is more than an American. He represents us throughtout the world. Why does he need to geture at all? Isn't that why god gave us pockets? Besides, he and his whole family look stupid doing that.

[MerryPrankster]

Besides, he and his whole family look stupid doing that.

Hahaha -- you better not go anywhere near the University of Texas or a UT football game! :cheers: http://www.texassports.com/images/general_photos/2004_05/006/bevo_100_40.jpg

[Prudence]

He is more than an American. He represents us throughtout the world. Why does he need to geture at all? Isn't that why god gave us pockets? Besides, he and his whole family look stupid doing that.

I think that at this point, misinterpreted gestures are the least of our international perception worries.

[Tref]

That's all fine and well, folks ... but the thing of it is, Georgewbush made the devil symbol and it was funny and I likee.

Hail Bush.

[wendybeth]

(Lol- thanks, Tref!):snap::cheers::snap:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Wasn't there an incident where Nixon landed in some other country and made his V for victory symbol and it insulted everyone?

Going there and doing it - incredibly stupid.

[Name]

And gee, I thought that gesture was made famous in the 80's by death rockers like Ozzy and Alice Cooper.

[Name]

Wasn't there an incident where Nixon landed in some other country and made his V for victory symbol and it insulted everyone?

Going there and doing it - incredibly stupid.
I thought it was daddy Bush or Michael Jackson that went to another country and gave the "V" gesture that offended them. If it was daddy bush, I guess it runs in the family.

[scaeagles]

I think Bush the elder was in Australia and gave the thumbs up, which I guess is the same as flippin the bird here. Am I recalling correctly?

[Name]

dunno, but I distinctly remember a "V" as a controversy in recent current events(since I have been paying attention to the news which would be the post reagan years)