Current Events > Why is the "ok" sign with your hand racist?

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solosnake 12/15/19 8:54:24 PM #1:	When/how did it become a symbol of hate? Thats dangerous to me, i could easily see someone flashing an innocent "ok" sign and then the other person flying off into a rage because they perceive it as a hate symbol --- "We would have no NBA possibly if they got rid of all the flopping." ~ Dwyane Wade https://imgur.com/MYYEIx5 https://imgur.com/WGE12ef <cite>solosnake posted [p:931638857] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>When/how did it become a symbol of hate? Thats dangerous to me, i could easily see someone flashing an innocent "ok" sign and then the other person flying off into a rage because they perceive it as a hate symbol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anteaterking 12/15/19 8:57:07 PM #2:	Context matters. --- http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg <cite>Anteaterking posted [p:931639009] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>Context matters. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
markconigliaro 12/15/19 8:57:22 PM #3:	It started on 4chan to see if they can get an innocent gesture to be portrayed as a racist symbol. It worked. --- I am a juggler/prop manipulator/fire performer, here's my channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/markconigliaro <cite>markconigliaro posted [p:931639020] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>It started on 4chan to see if they can get an innocent gesture to be portrayed as a racist symbol. It worked. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Runeboggle 12/15/19 8:58:07 PM #4:	Because 4chan created a racist hoax and racists co-opted it for real. --- Si \|\| 4670791 <cite>Runeboggle posted [p:931639061] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>Because 4chan created a racist hoax and racists co-opted it for real. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PMarth2002 12/15/19 8:58:14 PM #5:	from what i've heard, some online hate groups started using it as a dogwhistle. The symbol itself isn't inherently racist or anything. --- No matter where you go, there you are. <cite>PMarth2002 posted [p:931639068] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>from what i've heard, some online hate groups started using it as a dogwhistle. The symbol itself isn't inherently racist or anything. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
solosnake 12/15/19 9:00:03 PM #6:	markconigliaro posted... It started on 4chan to see if they can get an innocent gesture to be portrayed as a racist symbol. It worked. Isnt 4chan where the terrorist organization "anonymous" hangs out? --- "We would have no NBA possibly if they got rid of all the flopping." ~ Dwyane Wade https://imgur.com/MYYEIx5 https://imgur.com/WGE12ef <cite>solosnake posted [p:931639185] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>markconigliaro posted... </cite> <quote>It started on 4chan to see if they can get an innocent gesture to be portrayed as a racist symbol. It worked.</quote>Isnt 4chan where the terrorist organization "anonymous" hangs out? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RebelElite791 12/15/19 9:00:22 PM #7:	Anteaterking posted... Context matters. Conservatives are allergic to context --- https://imgur.com/MS5SvzN Take better care of your teeth and f***, a lot more. <cite>RebelElite791 posted [p:931639203] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>Anteaterking posted... </cite> <quote>Context matters.</quote>Conservatives are allergic to context </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Runeboggle 12/15/19 9:01:02 PM #8:	solosnake posted... Isnt 4chan where the terrorist organization "anonymous" hangs out? And this is where people should stop taking this topic in good faith. Thanks for making it obvious. --- Si \|\| 4670791 <cite>Runeboggle posted [p:931639243] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>solosnake posted... </cite> <quote>Isnt 4chan where the terrorist organization "anonymous" hangs out?</quote>And this is where people should stop taking this topic in good faith. Thanks for making it obvious. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Great Muta 22 12/15/19 9:01:42 PM #9:	TC is a bad poster --- https://youtu.be/rYy0o-J0x20?t=300 "Thank you, good night. I hope you're happy" <cite>The Great Muta 22 posted [p:931639280] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>TC is a bad poster </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Purely 12/15/19 9:02:48 PM #10:	Basically it's because Trump makes that gesture the entire time he's making speeches. So the left decided to say it's a secret racism thing. <cite>Purely posted [p:931639342] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>Basically it's because Trump makes that gesture the entire time he's making speeches. So the left decided to say it's a secret racism thing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wewillrocku 12/15/19 9:05:20 PM #11:	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OK_gesture#American_Sign_Language i hope no one who speaks this language is offended by this topic. --- The american prison system is a sorry mess but giving them game consoles isn't going to solve anything. Zurriah <cite>Wewillrocku posted [p:931639461] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OK_gesture#American_Sign_Language i hope no one who speaks this language is offended by this topic. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheFirstCeman 12/15/19 9:09:35 PM #12:	overreaction culture honestly. --- I am the Original! <cite>TheFirstCeman posted [p:931639666] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>overreaction culture honestly. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Puglia77 12/15/19 9:10:04 PM #13:	Because it's apparently supposed to look like the letters WP, which stands for White Power --- Proud Arceus of C.E.A.L. 3DS: 3926 5179 1229 IGN: ICanSnake (Moon, US, UM) \| Jon (X) Event List: http://bit.ly/2mVcn2Z Shiny List: http://bit.ly/2wdbxU7 <cite>Puglia77 posted [p:931639697] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>Because it's apparently supposed to look like the letters WP, which stands for White Power</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
solosnake 12/15/19 9:11:56 PM #14:	Puglia77 posted... Because it's apparently supposed to look like the letters WP, which stands for White Power wtf... Now i cant unsee that --- "We would have no NBA possibly if they got rid of all the flopping." ~ Dwyane Wade https://imgur.com/MYYEIx5 https://imgur.com/WGE12ef <cite>solosnake posted [p:931639798] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>Puglia77 posted... </cite> <quote>Because it's apparently supposed to look like the letters WP, which stands for White Power</quote>wtf... Now i cant unsee that </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KYOJIROKAGENUMA 12/15/19 9:15:01 PM #15:	solosnake posted... Isnt 4chan where the terrorist organization "anonymous" hangs out? I love the fake innocence in this. Like he couldn't Goggle this --- Kill anyone who gets in the way... Actually nevermind that... JUST KILL EVERYONE! - Kyojiro Kagenuma - WoTS 2 PSN:kingmalak <cite>KYOJIROKAGENUMA posted [p:931639951] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>solosnake posted... </cite> <quote>Isnt 4chan where the terrorist organization "anonymous" hangs out?</quote> I love the fake innocence in this. Like he couldn't Goggle this </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
solosnake 12/15/19 9:16:52 PM #16:	KYOJIROKAGENUMA posted... Like he couldn't Goggle this I got my goggles on, couldnt see anything about it --- "We would have no NBA possibly if they got rid of all the flopping." ~ Dwyane Wade https://imgur.com/MYYEIx5 https://imgur.com/WGE12ef <cite>solosnake posted [p:931640022] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>KYOJIROKAGENUMA posted... </cite> <quote>Like he couldn't Goggle this</quote>I got my goggles on, couldnt see anything about it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
vigorm0rtis 12/15/19 9:18:23 PM #17:	Runeboggle posted... Because 4chan created a racist hoax and racists co-opted it for real. This. It's essentially the same thing that happened with flat Earth nonsense. --- "Can't wait to count out your coin!" -- Bethesda, 2018 <cite>vigorm0rtis posted [p:931640090] in Why is the... [t:78258062]...</cite> <quote>Runeboggle posted... </cite> <quote>Because 4chan created a racist hoax and racists co-opted it for real.</quote> This. It's essentially the same thing that happened with flat Earth nonsense. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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