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.

[vpintheak]

He would have to have his tongue sticking out for that. Think Gene Simmons. :)

[OKSooner]

See post 20.

[hiredhand]

Yeah...well...in England if you make what we consider (here in the U.S.) a peace sign with your hand, and then turn your hand so the back is showing, it's the same as showing only the back of your middle finger.

...in Korea, if you shout to somebody and motion with your hand using fingers upward (for them to come to you), it's an insult because that's a common way of calling a dog.

I'm sure the list goes on and on too. I'm just not cultured enough (nor do I have the desire) to know them all.

The Europeans would find something to complain about if not this.

I don't think we really care that much what the Euroweenies think.

[Bahbah]

All I know is that I'm going to go around using that Hook 'em Horns sign lots more. The whole thing is hilarious.

[JRandomFreeper]

Parochial Pr!cks. They need to get out more. It's not something obscure, like the reindeer thing that the mongols use....

/john

[July 4th]

Hahaha! That is great!

[bahblahbah]

This is from the libertarian nutjob(our favorite kind) Alex Jone's:

Illuminati Devil Hand Signals Prevalent Throughout Inauguration

Prison Planet | January 21 2005

We have noticed in the past that the mainstream media would just carry these photos without attempting to whitewash what we were seeing. Bush and his entire family flashed so many of these hand signs today that they had to mention it.

Associated Press and Reuters called it the 'Texas Longhorn ot 'Texas UT' symbol.

So what affiliation does Prince William Have with Texas UT?

Silvio Berlusconi? Paul McCartney? Bill Clinton?

Tommy Franks.

Rock band Metallica? Are they all acknowledging Texas UT?

Dan Quayle.

Berlusconi again in color.

The first image Represents the horned god of witchcraft. Pan or Cernunnos. Note the thumb under the fingers and given by the right hand. The next image is a sign of recognition between those in the Occult. When pointed at someone it is meant to place a curse. Note the thumb over the fingers and given by the left hand.

Take a look at the photos and decide for yourself.

Related: Fascist Symbols In The House Of Representatives

Bush's Devil Hand Symbol Shocks European Viewers

Associated Press | January 21, 2005

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 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, Norway's largest newspaper, Verdens Gang, explained to its readers.

[Shermy]

[nmh]

Perhaps the Nordic countries could learn that others don't use that as symbolism for Satan? Would that be too much to ask? Or do they have a monopoly on this hand gesture?

[rocksblues]

LOL!

[OKSooner]

Isn't it though?

[SevenofNine]

YOu know what i hear on VH-1

Ronnie James Dio originally that sign

I am serious they have him talking about it on Behind the Music I THINK

[Jorge]

What do they expect from the President of the Great Satan?

[ken21]

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to the euros.

[Unam Sanctam]

This is simply of a piece with all the ignorant falsehoods and misinterpretations that the Europeans have been spewing out for the past few years on President Bush and America in general.

[socal_parrot]

I would think it's all in context...

Yelling "ROCK AND ROLL!!!" while doing it would mean one thing.

and...

Yelling "HOOK 'EM HORNS!!!" would mean another.

[FreedomCalls]

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

No, it's the "one finger victory salute"!

See it.

[Elpasser]

OK so let me see if I have this right -- the Godless Europeans, who don't "get it" when Bush talks about God, are shocked -- SHOCKED -- that he flashed a "Satanic" salute ??

[eyespysomething]

Sorry, I wasn't clear. That was directed at the confused Europeans, who are so enlightened, so intelligent, yet so confused by a simple hand gesture. THEY need to get over themselves.

Sorry for the confusion.

[WestTexasWend]

Good thing Jenna didn't go to Texas Tech..."GUNS UP!" That'd make the EUnuchs faint.