falxori 0 #1 March 1, 2011 At first, I thought it was a joke... Link Quote TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran objects to the logo for the 2012 London Olympics, contending it is racist because it resembles the word "Zion" and warning of a possible boycott of the Games. The secretary general of Iran's National Olympic Committee said Iran sent a letter to International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge. The letter claims the 2012 logo spells out "Zion," a biblical term widely recognized to refer to the city of Jerusalem. Iran objects to the 2012 London Olympics logo, contending it is racist because it resembles the word "Zion" and is warning of a possible boycott. In comments carried by the official IRNA news agency Monday, secretary general Bahram Afsharzadeh said the letter urges other Muslim states to oppose the "racist logo." "There is no doubt that negligence of the issue from your side may affect the presence of some countries in the Games, especially Iran which abides by commitment to the values and principles," the letter said. Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for Israel's destruction and questioned historical accounts of the Holocaust. Iranian athletes have refused to compete against Israelis. The London logo shows the numbers "2012" in four jagged figures and until now has been criticized only for its design. The IOC said it received the letter and joined London organizers in rejecting Iran's complaint. "Our response is as follows: The London 2012 logo represents the figure 2012, nothing else," the IOC said. The London organizers said the design was launched in 2007 after testing and consultation. "We are surprised that this complaint has been made now," the committee said. Doesn't look like "Zion" to me but then again, it doesn't look like "2012" to me either... "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #2 March 1, 2011 It's no more racist than this logo... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #3 March 1, 2011 If you look at it kinda squinty eyed and out of order and you want it to spell out zion...it still doesn't...but if you are also a radical who wants to see all Jews dead...ok. Wait. He wants to see Israel destroyed because he hates Jews? And he denies documented history because he hates Jews? And he thinks other people are racist? I'm going to have to ponder this mystery for a while...I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #4 March 1, 2011 The fact that its Acmadinajerkoff complainging about "racism" is laughable, considering his long history of the most despicable and blatant racism. He can keep his racist people at home, since he wants to politicize the Olympics with his REFUSAL to have any of his racist athletes compete against Israeli athletes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #5 March 1, 2011 Quote At first, I thought it was a joke.. Me too, if thats all they have to grumble about life in Iran must be pretty good.... Hmm maybe that why they complained to make us think they've nothing else to worry about When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James.UWE 0 #6 March 1, 2011 It may look like Maggie Simpson giving head, but racist? Nope. Just a bit of shit stirring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,490 #7 March 1, 2011 Quote Iran objects to the 2012 London Olympics logo, contending it is racist because it resembles the word "Zion" and is warning of a possible boycott. Oh no! How can the Games possibly keep its credibility without the world famous Iranian athletic team competing?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 March 1, 2011 Quote Quote Iran objects to the 2012 London Olympics logo, contending it is racist because it resembles the word "Zion" and is warning of a possible boycott. Oh no! How can the Games possibly keep its credibility without the world famous Iranian athletic team competing? We might actually get some golds then (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #9 March 1, 2011 I think this is much more offensive http://www.bypassfanpages.com/2010/06/proof-that-the-2012-logo-looks-like-lisa-simpson-giving-head/ Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #10 March 1, 2011 They don't have any gays in their country of course so they're probably just pissed it's in pink. There's no doubt however, that it is a crap logo. In fact, when you consider it cost £400,000, it's a spectacularly crap logo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #11 March 1, 2011 Bahram Afsharzadeh - fucking idiot. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - fucking idiot in a hand basket. Cool! Stay at home! Maybe e can have an Olympics with out the on-site political drama!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #12 March 1, 2011 It looks more like Stuxnet, to me. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #13 March 1, 2011 Let's face it Mr Dinner Plate (or what ever the fuck his name is) is a fucking moron. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #14 March 1, 2011 Here's an alternative Olympic logo for Mahmoud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #15 March 1, 2011 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #16 March 1, 2011 OK, let's face it: that thing is so fucking ugly it deserves all the abuse it gets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #17 March 1, 2011 Quote OK, let's face it: that thing is so fucking ugly it deserves all the abuse it gets. +1 It even failed in attracting it's target audience which was children...oh, wait.Also, I find the fact that it cost £400,000 very offensive...I would've asked £500,000....hell, why not a million.Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #18 March 1, 2011 Quote They don't have any gays in their country of course so they're probably just pissed it's in pink. There's no doubt however, that it is a crap logo. In fact, when you consider it cost £400,000, it's a spectacularly crap logo. +1When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #19 March 1, 2011 Mahmoud Ahmajackass getting it in the ass! Classic! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #20 March 1, 2011 Told everyone the day he was "elected", it was a very sad day for the country. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is one crazy fuck and not the funny crazy kind, he is the straight up fucked in the head murdering inocent people kind.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #21 March 1, 2011 Quote Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is one crazy fuck and not the funny crazy kind, he is the straight up fucked in the head murdering inocent people kind. Yes. In this case, it's crazy funny, like Ross Perot was. Unfortunately, he's often another sort of crazy. This outburst makes me think of Charlie Sheen, who lost a gasket in the brain in the last couple weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #22 March 1, 2011 Someone has a very wild imagination and may have even been on acid when they looked at it and dertimined it was racist. Sheeeesh... chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #23 March 1, 2011 QuoteSomeone has a very wild imagination and may have even been on acid when they looked at it and dertimined it was racist. Sheeeesh... chuck I would say it was being "high on theocrazy". He is like a BORAT, but with the power to destroy peoples lives Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #24 March 1, 2011 QuoteQuoteSomeone has a very wild imagination and may have even been on acid when they looked at it and dertimined it was racist. Sheeeesh... Chuck I would say it was being "high on theocrazy". He is like a BORAT, but with the power to destroy peoples lives For sure! The logo or whatever it is, is ugly but the guy saying it too much rembles the word 'Zion' is just plain squirrely! Some people just have to be startin' some shit. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #25 March 2, 2011 If they want to so stupid as to believe that - let them boycott - they don't bring all that much to the table anyway. I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
