it's the bally kiss censorship issue reborn

[stevebm1]

surely if adidas had spoken to Bally they could have warned them

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68708981

 

[kev a]

Think the Germans are very strict on anything resembling nazi symbols, seem to remember its a criminal offence to own or display them even on airfix models... Still... that 44 looks nothing like the SS logo to me.

 

[Epotech]

They'll be changing the colours on the flag next.

 

[Marvello]

that 44 looks nothing like the SS logo to me.

Agreed, I wouldn't have given it a second look.

They'll be banning 88 next as it offends overweight women.

 

[kev a]

They'll be banning 88 next as it offends overweight women.

88 was probably banned already as its considered a hate symbol.

 

[Marvello]

88 was probably banned already as its considered a hate symbol.

Blimey, just read up on it, aren't any numbers safe? Based on that logic any combination of numbers could be banned.

The number 1 looks like an erect penis, ban it!

 

[KendarTheOrc]

Blimey, just read up on it, aren't any numbers safe? Based on that logic any combination of numbers could be banned.

The number 1 looks like an erect penis, ban it!

It's more that Neo Nazis use 88 (HH - Hail Hitler) as a dog whistle to find each other

 

[kev a]

Been playing with the Adidas site, never wanted a replica jersey before, but kinda want this now...

 

[HHH]

This could all have been prevented with a little more four thought

 

[Marvello]

Been playing with the Adidas site, never wanted a replica jersey before, but kinda want this now...

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I have to say, that's a worthy use of your time .

 

[kev a]

I have to say, that's a worthy use of your time .

I mean once you get chatting to me it becomes apparent, but good to warn people what to expect