Identical Uses of The Gesture
In some European cultures, the identical corna gesture is used to suggest spousal infidelity or Satanic association. Images of Jenna Bush publicly "throwing the horns" resulted in startled reactions in Norway. In 1985, five Americans were arrested, due to its satanic connotations after dancing and displaying the gesture in front of the Vatican while celebrating the victory of the Longhorns.
The sign is also heavily used as a symbol for Heavy Metal music and sub-culture. And Columbus, Georgia police told WXTX-TV in May 2010 the symbol is used by members of the Uptown criminal gang.
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