GSP and his "Rising Sun" Gi

[doofaloofa]

so what is the statute of limitations on this kind of thing?

The Japanese were bad, but they got a couple of nukes for thier sins, so move on Korea.

When will graphic designers be free from the shackels of history?

[Phrost]

so what is the statute of limitations on this kind of thing?

The Japanese were bad, but they got a couple of nukes for thier sins, so move on Korea.

When will graphic designers be free from the shackels of history?

Given the history, probably about the same time Swastikas go back to being a peace symbol?

[doofaloofa]

Maybe we need a swastika gi?


For balance

[doofaloofa]

The Rising Sun is probably closer to the Iron Cross or Union Jack and those things get plastered everywhere these days.

Do you not, as an Irishman, not bridle, on a deep seated level, to the Union flag?

Stalin was just as brutal and barbarik as Hitler and Tojo, yet a gi with hammer and sycle motif would raise few eyebrows

[Omega Supreme]

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For bullies who are not familiar with history, "Rising Sun" is the Japanese equivilant of the German Hakenkreuz. It is regarded as a symbol of Japanese Imperialism, yet somehow Hayabusa gets away with using it on their products.

I don't know about you guys, but I find this really offensive. Really destroyed my respect for GSP.

You forgot to mention the reason why I should give a rats ass.

[Phrost]

On a side note, if you wear a gi like that you'd damn well be some kind of badass to justify it. Otherwise, you'll look like a complete tool.

[Omega Supreme]

The Rising Sun is Equivalent to the Swastika in the Majority parts of Asia. In the western world it's used as a commemorative icon to represent Asian people. It's a fucking horrible ignorant cycle.

More like the Confederate Flag.

[Omega Supreme]

On a side note, if you wear a gi like that you'd damn well be some kind of badass to justify it. Otherwise, you'll look like a complete tool.

He still looked like a tool wearing it.

[Phrost]

No doubt. This is kind of like the difference between being a "wealthy eccentric" and a homeless crazy person; being someone notable gives you a lot more leeway to get away with things ordinary people can't.

[Omega Supreme]

I'm just saying it was an ugly looking uniform.