English Flag Hoodie Looks Like Ku Klux Klan Outfit

[Australian rePublic]

First post from a nation founded today, and already using the facepalm smiley. I foresee great things from you.

Oh why, thank you. Instead of answering to what I said, you make a totally irrelevant remark. You are so clever.

[Australian rePublic]

Well what if its not unfold? Hmm? Plus I'm assuming that maybe people would reuse it, though given how cheap they are I admit that's a bit questionable, hardly seems like it last to whenever the USA might host.

Considering the USA is unlikely to be hosting a World Cup until at least 2026, probably longer, and this is made of extremely cheap plastic that is unlikely to stand up to much in the way of a tropical rainstorm, highly doubtful.

Doesn't mean that there won't be any Americans at the World Cup

[The Archregimancy]

Well what if its not unfold? Hmm? Plus I'm assuming that maybe people would reuse it, though given how cheap they are I admit that's a bit questionable, hardly seems like it last to whenever the USA might host.

Considering the USA is unlikely to be hosting a World Cup until at least 2026, probably longer, and this is made of extremely cheap plastic that is unlikely to stand up to much in the way of a tropical rainstorm, highly doubtful.

Hmmm; I wouldn't bet against the USA hosting 2022.

1) Qatar's 2022 hosting status is in serious trouble.

2) FIFA president Sepp Blatter voted for the USA's 2022 bid.

3) The USA's 2022 bid was based on using existing stadiums, so new construction is unnecessary.

So if FIFA pull the 2022 World Cup from Qatar, the USA is almost certainly the likeliest replacement.

[Keyboard Warriors]

Considering the USA is unlikely to be hosting a World Cup until at least 2026, probably longer, and this is made of extremely cheap plastic that is unlikely to stand up to much in the way of a tropical rainstorm, highly doubtful.

Hmmm; I wouldn't bet against the USA hosting 2022.

1) Qatar's 2022 hosting status is in serious trouble.

2) FIFA president Sepp Blatter voted for the USA's 2022 bid.

3) The USA's 2022 bid was based on using existing stadiums, so new construction is unnecessary.

So if FIFA pull the 2022 World Cup from Qatar, the USA is almost certainly the likeliest replacement.

I seriously hope they pull the world cup from Qatar.

[Australian rePublic]

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[Breadknife]

bump

A) For why?
B) I thought we didn't do that sort of thing round here.

[Australian rePublic]

bump

A) For why?
B) I thought we didn't do that sort of thing round here.

A) It was, and remains interesting
B) Mhhhh...

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/world-cup-2014-asda-attacked-over-wearable-england-flag-which-looks-like-kkk-hood-1450629
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... utfit.html
https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world- ... 41992.html
http://news.sky.com/story/1272141/asdas ... kk-costume

A supermarket in England has released an English flag hoodie for supporters to wear to the soccer. It includes a wearable flag with a hoodie for rain protection. The only issue with it is that it looks like the outfit of the notorious group of white supremacists-the KKK

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Now, where I stand on this is here.
a) People should be encouraged to support their nation and show patriotism
b) Hoodies like this should be encouraged not criticised
c) However, at the same time, they should really check these things before releasing it, because it does look like a KKK outfit
d) There is nothing wrong with people supporting their nation and wanting rain protection. It's just an unfortunate coincidence that the English flag hoodie looks like the KKK outfit
Where do you stand on this?

That looks like a raincoat or poncho.

Meh, there's a funny resemblance with the hood. Maybe changing the white color could do the trick. Other than that, I wouldn't worry much.

[Ucropi]

It's a poncho made of cheap plastic that looks nothing like the KKK outfit. This is the problem with the 24/hr news cycle they constantly make non-stories into massive news.

[Verdo-Releignia]

Jesus people, find something interesting to jump on.

They just have the pointed top. The KKK isn't allowed to wear the hood bits in public, and it has a giant red cross on the back saying ENGLAND; it's hard to get them confused from the rear. It looks more like a poncho than anything.

[Australian rePublic]

It's a poncho made of cheap plastic that looks nothing like the KKK outfit. This is the problem with the 24/hr news cycle they constantly make non-stories into massive news.

Yep, and the left wing

[Imperializt Russia]

It's a poncho made of cheap plastic that looks nothing like the KKK outfit. This is the problem with the 24/hr news cycle they constantly make non-stories into massive news.

Yep, and the left wing

You say that, but pretty sure at least half those "news" outlets quoted in the OP are right wing institutions.

[Australian rePublic]

Yep, and the left wing

You say that, but pretty sure at least half those "news" outlets quoted in the OP are right wing institutions.

The left wing in a completely different and irrelevant manner

[Neutraligon]

I'm pretty sure the KKK had nothing to do with England, so why does it matter if they look similar. Ever seen the semana santa outfits for spain?

[Australian rePublic]

I'm pretty sure the KKK had nothing to do with England, so why does it matter if they look similar. Ever seen the semana santa outfits for spain?

http://web.schc.sc.edu/Samantha_Ward_Senior_Thesis/pics/nazarenos.jpg

Yet, you don't see anyone chucking a mental about that, do you?

[Llamalandia]

I'm pretty sure the KKK had nothing to do with England, so why does it matter if they look similar. Ever seen the semana santa outfits for spain?

http://web.schc.sc.edu/Samantha_Ward_Senior_Thesis/pics/nazarenos.jpg

Yet, you don't see anyone chucking a mental about that, do you?

Wow, kind wish iwas the guy at the mall responsible for hiring the mall santa every year. If i ever decided to rage quit my job one winter, I'd totally book one of these to play santa and watch the hilarity ensue...at least before being escorted off mall property by paul blart.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

I'm pretty sure the KKK had nothing to do with England, so why does it matter if they look similar. Ever seen the semana santa outfits for spain?

http://web.schc.sc.edu/Samantha_Ward_Senior_Thesis/pics/nazarenos.jpg

Yet, you don't see anyone chucking a mental about that, do you?

The Nazarene monks/priests. What about them? Just because their cassocks look similar to the KKK robe (which I think these Nazarene outfits were the inspiration for the KKK garment) doesn't mean these monks hold similar beliefs to those of the KKK.

[Australian rePublic]

http://web.schc.sc.edu/Samantha_Ward_Senior_Thesis/pics/nazarenos.jpg

Yet, you don't see anyone chucking a mental about that, do you?

The Nazarene monks/priests. What about them? Just because their cassocks look similar to the KKK robe (which I think these Nazarene outfits were the inspiration for the KKK garment) doesn't mean these monks hold similar beliefs to those of the KKK.

I know that

[Imperializt Russia]

I'm pretty sure the KKK had nothing to do with England, so why does it matter if they look similar. Ever seen the semana santa outfits for spain?

http://web.schc.sc.edu/Samantha_Ward_Senior_Thesis/pics/nazarenos.jpg

Yet, you don't see anyone chucking a mental about that, do you?

Probably because that Capirote well predates the KKK.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capirote

As a Christian order, the KKK adopted what may well be a Capirote-type hate as late as 1920.

[Australian rePublic]

http://web.schc.sc.edu/Samantha_Ward_Senior_Thesis/pics/nazarenos.jpg

Yet, you don't see anyone chucking a mental about that, do you?

Probably because that Capirote well predates the KKK.

Still, people get offended at the drop of a hat

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Probably because that Capirote well predates the KKK.

Still, people get offended at the drop of a hat

I grew up in Spain. I saw the Nazarene quite a few times. The Capirote never invoked any fears for me, or offense, even when I was aware of the similarities with the garment KKK members tend to wear for rallies and the like.

Although a powerful symbol, the only time I felt uncomfortable by it was when I lived in the US for 2 years back in the early 2000s and happened to watch a KKK rally while waiting for my bus. It was uncomfortable because I know of the Klan's violent history in US soil. But when I was in Spain, the Capirote never bothered me.

[Australian rePublic]

Still, people get offended at the drop of a hat

I grew up in Spain. I saw the Nazarene quite a few times. The Capirote never invoked any fears for me, or offense, even when I was aware of the similarities with the garment KKK members tend to wear for rallies and the like.

Although a powerful symbol, the only time I felt uncomfortable by it was when I lived in the US for 2 years back in the early 2000s and happened to watch a KKK rally while waiting for my bus. It was uncomfortable because I know of the Klan's violent history in US soil. But when I was in Spain, the Capirote never bothered me.

I never said that you get easily offended

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

I grew up in Spain. I saw the Nazarene quite a few times. The Capirote never invoked any fears for me, or offense, even when I was aware of the similarities with the garment KKK members tend to wear for rallies and the like.

Although a powerful symbol, the only time I felt uncomfortable by it was when I lived in the US for 2 years back in the early 2000s and happened to watch a KKK rally while waiting for my bus. It was uncomfortable because I know of the Klan's violent history in US soil. But when I was in Spain, the Capirote never bothered me.

I never said that you get easily offended

I never implied or said you did.