Olympus competition picture speaks ruder than a thousand words

, posted: 16-Nov-2008 09:18

Spoken language is difficult enough, especially when it comes to English on either side of the Atlantic, but as this contribution to the Olympus Proof Competition reveals, gesturing can produce some interesting awkwardness too, depending on the cultural context.

 

Olympus two finger salute
Update Wikipedia page that tries to explain what flicking the V or two-finger salute is about.

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Comment by Scott Hennessy, on 16-Nov-2008 12:28

Hello.

Please accept our apology, this image was not meant to offend anybody, and has been removed.


Scott Hennessy

Olympus


Author's note by juha, on 17-Nov-2008 11:47

Hi Scott,
I don't think the image offended anybody - obviously, that gesture isn't taken that way in the States. It was just mildly amusing to receive an email promoting the competition, with a two-finger salute to accompany it. 


Comment by Underwater Housing, on 7-Jan-2011 13:44

I could see how that might make a difference in other places. As for me I like the picture.


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