nazi Stories - Cageside Seats
MMA-themed T-shirts ape Nazi imagery even if they don't use the authentic symbols
Last week at our sister blog Bloody Elbow, Jonathan Snowden wrote about how Nazi imagery continues to haunt companies who sell MMA themed T-shirts, most recently with Silverstar's use of the Totenkopf, a symbol that (like the swastika and iron cross) was co-opted by the Nazis. The Totenkopf...
Swastika; The Worst of Bad MMA Tats
When it comes to MMA, there are a lot of bad tattoos. No, I don't mean bad ass, I mean bad. Also without a doubt there are jokes about how racist fans and fighters can be. When Rashad Evans appeared on the screen at UFC 102, make note how the Oregon crowd booed Rashad without much rhyme or...
Nazi Influence on Football?
Football has often been compared with war, which is especially noticeable when it comes to terminology. Touchdown passes are called bombs, the linemen are "in the trenches", quarterbacks are "field generals", and defensive backs blitz the quarterback. But how much of a role has military action...
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