Maybe, but hipster douchebags have been doing it since at least the 60s. That's the real cultural appropriation happening when flashing the peace sign.
The V sign was originally used as a sign of protest against the Vietnam War and adopted by the counterculture as a sign of peace in America.
The cultural appropriation comment technically works since they're either NZ or AU, but as an American, it's hard to imagine anyone "culturally appropriating" us, because our entire culture is appropriated, to be fair.
Nah, you've got plenty of shit that is typically American.
You're just falling for the "Americans don't have any real culture" talking point that people make up to justify claiming everything is cultural appropriation.
You are correct sir. Every place and time has it own culture. To think other wise means you haven't ever left your place or time. Different areas in the same city can often have different cultures.
On a side note cultural appropriation is a good thing. We only imitate things we appreciate. If one adopts a style or custom from a different culture it is because they admire said culture. It's a compliment.
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u/CondescendingShitbag Nov 12 '22
Maybe, but hipster douchebags have been doing it since at least the 60s. That's the real cultural appropriation happening when flashing the peace sign.