I was shopping online and noticed the swirl inside hand logo for Teva shoes (#9 on the list) https://www.spellbrand.com/top-10-shoe-company-logos
This led me to a quick search on Hopi art and their use of the spiral:
https://nativeamericanjewelrytips.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/the-spiral-in-native-american-jewelry-and-artifacts/
Obviously, its been around since people made markings. I've used spirals in drawings since childhood - its an easy design and one that you would see down any elementary school art classroom (made by the kids...not the teacher...preferably). How can we ever definitely say Yes, THIS group uses swirls to let those "in the culture" know that they are part of the pedo-friendly community, too? What differentiates a innocent swirl from a pedo swirl? Should we just assume that anyone in any sort of high-level marketing position would be hip to the pedo culture and the meanings of the different designs?
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listentoreason2017 ago
I think the answer that will be provided is yes, everyone in marketing, government, non-profits and entertainment are all in on it and every use of spirals is code.
I personally think people ran with the symbol thing way too far because as you said, it's a pretty common symbol.