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Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute
« on: January 23, 2005, 12:36:03 PM »
OSLO, Norway - President Bush "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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Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2005, 12:55:15 PM »
That's the "Satan sign" in many countries..  :D
It didn't get "lost in translation" though, the newspapers explained the Texas background/tradition.
 

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Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2005, 12:57:17 PM »
Norwegians are a bunch of dumb people. Jome is a prime example.
 

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Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2005, 01:02:24 PM »
That's the "Satan sign" in many countries..  :D
It didn't get "lost in translation" though, the newspapers explained the Texas background/tradition.




Marilyn Manson type shit  ;D
 

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Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2005, 01:19:47 PM »
Norwegians are a bunch of dumb people. Jome is a prime example.

^ Mauz? WTF!!
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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2005, 03:48:00 PM »


He's looking pretty devilish on there lol

Funny read.
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Re: Norwegians Confused by Bush Salute
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2005, 05:37:05 PM »
Norway is fuckin gay

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