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This event has had controversy even with conservatives, as using the [[American flag]] on an article of clothing is against the [[United States Flag Code]].<ref>http://www.usflag.org/uscode36.html</ref><ref>https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/nike-flag-clothing-flags/2019/07/04/id/923307/</ref> | This event has had controversy even with conservatives, as using the [[American flag]] on an article of clothing is against the [[United States Flag Code]].<ref>http://www.usflag.org/uscode36.html</ref><ref>https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/nike-flag-clothing-flags/2019/07/04/id/923307/</ref> | ||
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| + | Nike, in collaboration with rap "musician" Lil Nas X, announced a release on March 29, 2021 of a limited-edition athletic shoe (limited to [[666]] pairs) dedicated to [[Satan]], containing a [[pentagram]], the number 666 and a drop of human blood in each pair.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/03/evil-nike-release-shoe-dedicated-satan-pentagon-human-blood-limited-edition-666-pairs/ EVIL: Lil Nas X and MSCHF Release Nike Shoe Dedicated to Satan with a Pentagram and Human Blood in it – In a Limited Edition of 666 Pairs] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> Online reaction to the release of the Satan-themed shoe was overwhelmingly negative, while liberal commenters on Twitter and other social media, in typical fashion, found said reaction amusing and refused to take it seriously. | ||
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Revision as of 06:56, March 29, 2021
Nike, Inc., is an anti-Trump American multinational maker of footwear, clothing, and sports equipment.
It is a big promoter of phony free trade and engages in liberal censorship to prevent criticism of communist China. The company funds athletes who criticize Trump but support China as it infringes on liberty in Hong Kong.
Founded in 1964, the company was originally named "Blue Ribbon Sports" but changed its name to Nike, Inc. in 1971, taking its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike is currently headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.[1]
According to Forbes magazine, the Nike brand was valued at $19 billion in 2014. This makes it the most valuable sports business.[2]
Betsy Ross flag controversy
Nike released a shoe featuring a Betsy Ross flag called the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July trainers in July, 2019, to celebrate Independence Day. The model was discontinued after Colin Kaepernick told Nike he and others found the flag offensive because of its association with slavery. Following the incident, Nike requested that all merchants return the shoes, without stating any reason.[3]
Conservatives protested the decision on social media by destroying their products and writing about why it was a bad decision.[4]
This event has had controversy even with conservatives, as using the American flag on an article of clothing is against the United States Flag Code.[5][6]
Lil Nas X controversy
Nike, in collaboration with rap "musician" Lil Nas X, announced a release on March 29, 2021 of a limited-edition athletic shoe (limited to 666 pairs) dedicated to Satan, containing a pentagram, the number 666 and a drop of human blood in each pair.[7] Online reaction to the release of the Satan-themed shoe was overwhelmingly negative, while liberal commenters on Twitter and other social media, in typical fashion, found said reaction amusing and refused to take it seriously.
References
- ↑ https://about.nike.com/
- ↑ Ozanian, Mike. "The Forbes Fab 40: The World's Most Valuable Sports Brands 2014", July 10, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2015
- ↑ https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/nike-betsy-ross-flag-nike/2019/07/01/id/922915/
- ↑ https://www.newsmax.com/finance/headline/nike-social-media-betsy-ross/2019/07/03/id/923254/
- ↑ http://www.usflag.org/uscode36.html
- ↑ https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/nike-flag-clothing-flags/2019/07/04/id/923307/
- ↑ EVIL: Lil Nas X and MSCHF Release Nike Shoe Dedicated to Satan with a Pentagram and Human Blood in it – In a Limited Edition of 666 Pairs at the Gateway Pundit