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The_Ink_Pit_Ox

Although it has been known since the sixties as the sign for peace, whenever Mario gives the V sign, it is actually a V for "victory" rather than for "peace".

This is due to a misconception of a cover of Time Magazine, where the word "PEACE" is accompanied by a Vietnamese person giving the V sign at the cameraman. However, this sign shows the back of the hand rather than the palm side. In Vietnam, this is like giving someone the finger.

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SigourneyBeaver

In the UK, a V sign means the opposite of peace!

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Thanks for sharing this vital information.

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All the children try to run,
To him its part of the fun.
His branching arms are for collecting,
His face is empty of expressing.
He sometimes hums a lowly drone,
He will wander 'round your home.
Dressed in darkest suit and tie,
He won't let you say goodbye.

Ryno

Hmm... I always thought he was flashing some sort of hand gesture to Princess Peach.

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And to be honest, I think overall, it is seen more as a sign of victory than peace. It was just appropriated by the peace movement.

Watch the new from Libya, etc. and they are always flashing the V signs.

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Matillion

Didn't think about it.
Just thought it as a fancy pose to go with some exclaiment, like "yahoo"!

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