Adidas Eliminates Number 44 from Germany’s Soccer Jerseys – Looks too SS-Like

[Guno צְבִי]

Adidas announced on Monday that it will halt the online distribution of the German national team jersey numbered 44 due to its resemblance to a prohibited Nazi symbol in Germany. German historian Michael König pointed out in a tweet that the font used for the 44 jersey bears a striking similarity to the lightning bolts insignia associated with the Nazi Schutzstaffel, a.k.a. the S.S.

But before you conclude that this is yet another Woke or progressive act of silliness, keep in mind that in Germany, the public exhibition and distribution of the SS symbol are prohibited and can result in criminal charges.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773829459105185877

https://www.jewishpress.com/news/gl...-soccer-jerseys-looks-too-ss-like/2024/04/02/

 

[NiftyNiblick]

Adidas announced on Monday that it will halt the online distribution of the German national team jersey numbered 44 due to its resemblance to a prohibited Nazi symbol in Germany. German historian Michael König pointed out in a tweet that the font used for the 44 jersey bears a striking similarity to the lightning bolts insignia associated with the Nazi Schutzstaffel, a.k.a. the S.S.

But before you conclude that this is yet another Woke or progressive act of silliness, keep in mind that in Germany, the public exhibition and distribution of the SS symbol are prohibited and can result in criminal charges.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773829459105185877

https://www.jewishpress.com/news/gl...-soccer-jerseys-looks-too-ss-like/2024/04/02/

They seem to get by OK without a 1st Amendment, I guess.

 

[Walt]

They might want to remove "88" for similar reasons.

 

[Althea]

Just extend the height of the right leg.

Not sure what the problem is?

 

[Nomad]

Why not just alter the font for that particular numeral a little bit?