Nebraska School Changes Mascot Hand Gesture to Avoid Tie to White Supremacy

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Herbie Husker has long made the 'OK' sign in its cartoon form, but a change is being made now that the symbol has been co-opted by some groups as a sign for 'white power'

The Anti-Defamation League lists the OK hand gesture in its Hate Symbols Database and explains the altered meaning originated on an internet bulletin board five years ago.

The ADL description: “A common hand gesture that a 4chan trolling campaign claimed in 2017 had been appropriated as a symbol meaning ‘white power.’ Used by many on the right — not just extremists — for the purpose of trolling liberals, the symbol eventually came to be used by actual white supremacists as well. Caution must be used in evaluating instances of this symbol’s use.”

The revision to Herbie was so subtle that Scott Strunc of Omaha, owner of one of the largest Huskers merchandise stores, said he didn’t notice it until it was shown to him by a reporter. Strunc said he had no idea the OK sign could have a different meaning. He said he understands why the university made the change.

 

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