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Posted: Jan 21, 2005 8:51 pm Post subject: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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OSLO, Norway - President Bush (news - web sites)'s "Hook 'em, 'horns" salute got lost in translation in Norway, where shocked people interpreted his hand gesture during his inauguration as a salute to Satan.
That's what it means in the Nordics when you throw up the right hand with the index and pinky fingers raised, a gesture popular among heavy metal groups and their fans in the region.
"Shock greeting from Bush daughter," a headline in the Norwegian Internet newspaper Nettavisen said above a photograph of Bush's daughter Jenna, smiling and showing the sign.
For Texans, the gesture is a sign of love for the University of Texas Longhorns, whose fans are known to shout out "Hook 'em, 'horns!" at sporting events.
Bush, a former Texas governor, and his family made the sign to greet the Longhorn marching band as it passed during the inaugural parade through Washington during Thursday's festivities, explained Verdens Gang, Norway's largest newspaper. _________________
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Schpedoinkel Enthusiast
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Posted: Jan 21, 2005 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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Silly Norwegians |
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J.D.Lombardi Veteran

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Posted: Jan 21, 2005 9:08 pm Post subject: Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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Schpedoinkel wrote: | Silly Norwegians |
Silly Bush. I don't think he even knows about metal/rock concerts and the use of a hand symbol that has been a staple since the 70's.
His pea brain can't take in the pop culture of his own country. _________________ SimplyJD Online - Comic book news, reviews, convention coverage & commentary too!
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Schpedoinkel Enthusiast
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Posted: Jan 21, 2005 9:09 pm Post subject: Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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More people probably know about the hook em horns sign than the satan metal sign. |
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Posted: Jan 21, 2005 9:13 pm Post subject: Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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Schpedoinkel wrote: | More people probably know about the hook em horns sign than the satan metal sign. |
Uh...I really don't think so. _________________
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Posted: Jan 21, 2005 9:15 pm Post subject: Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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nihilance wrote: | Schpedoinkel wrote: | More people probably know about the hook em horns sign than the satan metal sign. |
Uh...I really don't think so. |
I don't think so either. I'd never heard of it until about 30 minutes ago. _________________
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Posted: Jan 21, 2005 9:16 pm Post subject: Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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College football is a giant industry in America. In many parts of the country college football is bigger than the NFL. Texas has consistently been among the top teams in the Big 12 |
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ChrisMcCarver Senior Member

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Posted: Jan 21, 2005 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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Even if they don't know the Satan reference, they should know...
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Posted: Jan 21, 2005 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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Schpedoinkel wrote: | College football is a giant industry in America. In many parts of the country college football is bigger than the NFL. Texas has consistently been among the top teams in the Big 12 |
and the Satan Metal sign was a staple of MTV, movies, and other pop culture for years. _________________
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Posted: Jan 21, 2005 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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Schpedoinkel wrote: | College football is a giant industry in America. In many parts of the country college football is bigger than the NFL. Texas has consistently been among the top teams in the Big 12 |
I guarantee there is more fans of rock than football worldwide. _________________
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Posted: Jan 22, 2005 1:20 am Post subject: Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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hook em satan
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Posted: Jan 22, 2005 2:46 am Post subject: Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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This is fucking hilarious and disturbing. |
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The Bat Phone Senior Member

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Posted: Jan 22, 2005 2:47 am Post subject: Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute |
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what a scumbag. Now i don't wanna throw the horns anymore  _________________
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