touchthesky Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 One of the costumes I want to do will include a t shirt with a swatstica on it.... Curious as to whether or not this is ok?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriangill Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 My personal opinion is that I wouldn't recommend it even in the context of cosplay. There is a chance it may cause offence with some people. I know people that would be fine with it. Equally I know others that wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I would steer well clear. I seem to remember some sort of Diamond/Jewellry trade show running at Earls Court over the same weekend as LFACC a few years ago. It seemed to me that a very high proporation of the people attending the Jewellry show were Jewish. I wouldn't like to imagine what would happen if there was a similar event running again over the same weekend and someone was walking round wearing a Swastika, no matter what the context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timelord81r Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Id say steer clear of it, in the confines of a cosplay area if its a character from a show perhaps, PERHAPS, BUT outside of a specific confined cosplay area its a Deff NO NO, IMO, and I dont see why any cosplayer would want to cosplay with a swatstica tshirt? though TBH for me Id still advise ppl shouldnt EVER be wearing such signs of EVIL, hatred & genocide outside of re-creation for tv/films/documentaries or in museums. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A007 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Yes it would cause offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriangill Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) though TBH for me Id still advise ppl shouldnt EVER be wearing such signs of EVIL, hatred & genocide outside of re-creation for tv/films/documentaries or in museums. IMOThe origin of the symbol, and meaning, pre-dates by a few thousand years what it is (unfortunately) most commonly known for now. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4183467.stm Edited March 10, 2011 by 1of2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timelord81r Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 though TBH for me Id still advise ppl shouldnt EVER be wearing such signs of EVIL, hatred & genocide outside of re-creation for tv/films/documentaries or in museums. IMOThe origin of the symbol, and meaning, pre-dates by a few thousand years what it is (unfortunately) most commonly known for now. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4183467.stm yer I know that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lallen Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I think you answered your own question with the header. if you think, or are unsure, it will cause offence then don't do it. Although the swastika is only banned in Germany and Austria, there are still a number of people who lived through the horrors of the war that are still alive today, who, although they might not find it offensive, will certainly be upset by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil_silla Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Were u actually being serious in asking this? Good on you for asking and not just turning up in it but come on dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acedannyace Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hell , why not do it have a laugh and cause some contraversy. People are too easily offended and its just a symbol after all. It horrifies me when i see parents taking thier children to church and when jewish people mutilate their childs genitals but i have to keep quiet and let it happen. I say do it, it wont cause any harm. What are you dressing up as anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Easy to say it won't do any harm when it won't be you on the end of a good shoeing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acedannyace Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 hahahaha that is true, its not the best idea but if its a costume idea you really like, go for it! If you dont mind taking the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 That you, Harry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin Too Tall Posted March 10, 2011 Showmasters Admin Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm going to close this thread as I believe the simple answer is YES... I think with almost 100% certainty you're going to find someone (at an event with around 20,000 attendees per day) that will find it offensive! It's now your personal decision if you still do it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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