There are plenty of whacky conspiracy theories out there, but the latest one leaves me floundering for words…
Iran has threatened to boycott the London Olympics unless the organisers replace the official logo, which Tehran claims spells out the word “Zion”.
The logo, a jagged representation of the year 2012, has been said by its critics to resemble many things, from a swastika to a sexual act, but the Iranian government argues it represents a veiled pro-Israeli conspiracy.
It’s a piss-poor logo, that’s to be sure. A three year old could have come up with better. That someone was paid for this cack is a disgrace, but the idea that it is some Zionist conspiracy theory is even more absurd.
In a formal complaint to the International Olympic Committee, Tehran has called for the graphic to be replaced and its designers “confronted”, warning that Iranian athletes might otherwise be ordered to stay away from the London Games.
Jesus Christ on a pogo stick, these people really do take themselves seriously. Yes, the designer should be confronted – for having the effrontery for expecting payment for a piece of dreadful juvenile garbage, but indulging in a Zionist plot, fer cryin’ out loud! Grow up and get real, please.
I guess the appropriate response to the Iranians is “fine, don’t come. Won’t miss ya.”
Is anyone going to be taking notice of the overblown, overpriced, pointless junket anyway?
Can’t wait for the closing ceremony, and I won’t watch that either.
Often referred to as Lisa Simpsons first blow job. I think that if a few morw folks had run with this one it would have beed quietly dropped, but a bit late for that now.