"Trash Dove" a new racist, alt-right symbol?

[Henry Krinkle]

Are people really falling for this?


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First it was Pepe, now this. I honestly had never even or heard of this latest meme until a few days ago (I don't
have a FaceBook or Twitter account, so maybe that's why I'm late to the party).

A purple dove has been flooding Facebook feeds, here is what it means

IF YOU are one who enjoys reading the comments on Facebook posts, chances are you have come across a headbanging purple bird.

The meaning of the purple bird is very confusing with the meme going from innocent sticker to a right-wing symbol used by fascists and Neo-Nazis.

Originating from Florida artist and Adobe creative resident Syd Weller, the “Trash Dove” is part of a sticker set featuring a large-eyed purple pigeon in various situations — most notably the bird vigorously thrashing its head up and down.

The sticker suddenly went viral after being featured alongside a dancing cat on a Facebook page with millions of follower

But now the symbol has moved past light trolling and is considered to be an alt-right meme used to spread neo-Nazi propaganda.

A campaign dubbed “Operation Nazi Bird” from 4chan’s /pol/ message board — the epicentre of far-right extremist activity — was responsible for the shift.

The campaign called for the alt-right to use the bird to clog up the comment section of prominent leftist Facebook pages.

Users are also being encouraged to start photoshopping Trash Dove into images of Nazi propaganda, with users quick to comply.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/a-purple-dove-has-been-flooding-facebook-feeds-here-is-what-it-means/news-story/e33fc8bf63c389ca36787447a57eb2e9

[C_U_L8R]

1. It sure looks like

a convulsive testicle bag that's sprouted little golden Trump hands.
What an apt symbol for republicanazis

[shenmue]

2. How is that supposed to intimidate people?

These losers only get more ridiculous.

[NewDealProgressive]

3. Hmmmmm, I just thought he was a big Metal fan.

That should be "Thrash" dove.

[orleans]

4. cute bird. after reading buzzfeed i'd say it is but it isn't

https://www.buzzfeed.com/bradesposito/trash-bird-is-not-a-nazi?utm_term=.icZZvn5PLx#.amQ9K0QZxq

and (off topic)

here is a lovely song that was released in the u.s. 47 years ago tomorrow (had it up on the computer & thought i'd share)

[Sunlei]

5. LOOK in the sky! I see a flock of NAZIS!