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In the UK, a cross of St. George, or a Union flag, has an innocent and respectable meaning as a national symbol.
But deployed in certain ways - placed outside and asylum hotel, or waved by an anti-refugee protesters, for example - it's a warning marker to anybody a little bit different.
But deployed in certain ways - placed outside and asylum hotel, or waved by an anti-refugee protesters, for example - it's a warning marker to anybody a little bit different.
September 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
In the UK, a cross of St. George, or a Union flag, has an innocent and respectable meaning as a national symbol.
But deployed in certain ways - placed outside and asylum hotel, or waved by an anti-refugee protesters, for example - it's a warning marker to anybody a little bit different.
But deployed in certain ways - placed outside and asylum hotel, or waved by an anti-refugee protesters, for example - it's a warning marker to anybody a little bit different.
To us in the UK, the Brazil shirt reminds us of Pele, Socrates and Roberto Carlos.
To a dark-skinned Brazilian or a member of an indigenous tribe, it's a warning marker that it's wearer likely espouses the racist, homophobic, pro-torture ideals Mr Bolsonaro regularly articulated.
To a dark-skinned Brazilian or a member of an indigenous tribe, it's a warning marker that it's wearer likely espouses the racist, homophobic, pro-torture ideals Mr Bolsonaro regularly articulated.
September 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
To us in the UK, the Brazil shirt reminds us of Pele, Socrates and Roberto Carlos.
To a dark-skinned Brazilian or a member of an indigenous tribe, it's a warning marker that it's wearer likely espouses the racist, homophobic, pro-torture ideals Mr Bolsonaro regularly articulated.
To a dark-skinned Brazilian or a member of an indigenous tribe, it's a warning marker that it's wearer likely espouses the racist, homophobic, pro-torture ideals Mr Bolsonaro regularly articulated.
It meant as a (very) white girl, walking around in Sao Paulo she would attract certain types of people, and noticed she visibly made darker-skinned students at university wary.
Thankfully her Brazilian mentor kindly explained the shirt's significance and advised tact
Thankfully her Brazilian mentor kindly explained the shirt's significance and advised tact
September 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
It meant as a (very) white girl, walking around in Sao Paulo she would attract certain types of people, and noticed she visibly made darker-skinned students at university wary.
Thankfully her Brazilian mentor kindly explained the shirt's significance and advised tact
Thankfully her Brazilian mentor kindly explained the shirt's significance and advised tact
A few weeks in, on a call, I asked if she'd worn her shirt. She was a bit uncomfortable and said yes, she had, but it had led to a bit of trouble.
You see, in Brazil, Bolsonaro's movement had appropriated the shirt as a uniform for it's supporters.
You see, in Brazil, Bolsonaro's movement had appropriated the shirt as a uniform for it's supporters.
September 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
A few weeks in, on a call, I asked if she'd worn her shirt. She was a bit uncomfortable and said yes, she had, but it had led to a bit of trouble.
You see, in Brazil, Bolsonaro's movement had appropriated the shirt as a uniform for it's supporters.
You see, in Brazil, Bolsonaro's movement had appropriated the shirt as a uniform for it's supporters.
Two years ago my daughter started her university year abroad in Brazil. We were a bit worried, if course, but a few months before she went Lula was elected President and the hard-right, authoritarian regime of Jair Bolsonaro lost power.
To celebrate her trip we bought her a Brazil football shirt.
To celebrate her trip we bought her a Brazil football shirt.
September 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Two years ago my daughter started her university year abroad in Brazil. We were a bit worried, if course, but a few months before she went Lula was elected President and the hard-right, authoritarian regime of Jair Bolsonaro lost power.
To celebrate her trip we bought her a Brazil football shirt.
To celebrate her trip we bought her a Brazil football shirt.
This is a short thread about Brazil, England and how far right appropriation of national symbols can make us uncomfortable in ways it's difficult to articulate.
September 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This is a short thread about Brazil, England and how far right appropriation of national symbols can make us uncomfortable in ways it's difficult to articulate.
Best go of the day.
May 4, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Best go of the day.
April 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Uncommon Orange Loon, Washington DC.
April 9, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Uncommon Orange Loon, Washington DC.
From the same people that brought you...
February 27, 2025 at 6:55 AM
From the same people that brought you...
Musk is currently about two steps from becoming Richmond Valentine.
February 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Musk is currently about two steps from becoming Richmond Valentine.
The youth of today!
Just watched a "Christmas" film in which a group of kids - some no older than FIVE - start a fire in the middle of the street and then, heavily disguised, terrorise the neighbours, even going as far as mock executions.
Just watched a "Christmas" film in which a group of kids - some no older than FIVE - start a fire in the middle of the street and then, heavily disguised, terrorise the neighbours, even going as far as mock executions.
December 25, 2024 at 11:16 AM
The youth of today!
Just watched a "Christmas" film in which a group of kids - some no older than FIVE - start a fire in the middle of the street and then, heavily disguised, terrorise the neighbours, even going as far as mock executions.
Just watched a "Christmas" film in which a group of kids - some no older than FIVE - start a fire in the middle of the street and then, heavily disguised, terrorise the neighbours, even going as far as mock executions.
Morning all. Can I recommend Billy and Molly on Disney+ as a balm for the soul?
Beautifully filmed, achingly emotional and with a fantastic soundtrack by Erland Cooper. Prepare to cry happy tears.
Beautifully filmed, achingly emotional and with a fantastic soundtrack by Erland Cooper. Prepare to cry happy tears.
November 17, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Morning all. Can I recommend Billy and Molly on Disney+ as a balm for the soul?
Beautifully filmed, achingly emotional and with a fantastic soundtrack by Erland Cooper. Prepare to cry happy tears.
Beautifully filmed, achingly emotional and with a fantastic soundtrack by Erland Cooper. Prepare to cry happy tears.