Bush riles Europeans with "Satanic" Hook 'em Horns sign.

Fox News ^ | 1-21-05 | AP

[OKSooner]

OSLO, Norway — President Bush'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 Nordic countries 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.

[socal_parrot]

Being a Michigan fan, the Norwegians are right.

[Dallas59]

Heh...Shows what they know about Texas...Nada.

[cmsgop]

LOL! I can see where there coming from LMAO!

[NorCalRepub]

dude.......this was just posted a couple of minutes ago and then again a few hours ago........nice try though since I can tell by your moniker that you think it is a Satanic sign too.......LOL........

[OrangeDaisy]

Silly Europeans don't understand American futbol!

[Trippin]

Who cares what it means in Norway. Funny thing is, Americans are always accussed of being culturally incensitive, but some of these Euro's are no better. They get their panties in a knot over things like this which, in the end, has absolutely no importance, and ignore the things that do.

[rickmichaels]

What a bunch of f***ing morons.

[taxcontrol]

How long before the Islamic press picks up on the "Satan" angle.

[Borges]

My favorite Norwegian

[EternalVigilance]

Sheesh....Maybe the President should really do something like that for real.

The entire Left is so knee-jerk opposed to anything Bush, they would probably all instantly become evangelical Christians.

/sarcasm

[Spunky]

I guess the don't have any deaf people in Norway who use sign language.

I love you

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[traderrob6]

YEA right....and the middle finger extended is a respectful salute to Odin...here's to ya

[rocksblues]

As has been posted to me by fellow FReepers

Get a sense of humor Jerkbone!

[ghost of nixon]

first, the Euro's are shocked by W's overt christian faith, now they are shocked, shocked!, by his satanic references - yeah, right

[mollynme]

Oh my! The whole family is evil! LOL

[SevenofNine]

I thought Dubya was doing Heavy metal fan sign that what I thought LOL!

[eyespysomething]

Oh get over yourselves already.

[traderrob6]

After all the other main deity is "Frigg"....So Frigg you!

[OKSooner]

Hey, I think it's funny as all git out. We're all Texas fans today. Why don't you get a sense of humor and knock off the name calling?

Hook 'em.