Some are, others not. Some tend to read into the use of a particular symbol what is not intended by the user though, or to see things as symbolic that are not.
@Mr. B -- The symbol one transmits by one's actions is not always under one's control.
For example, someone who burns a flag might intend to say, "I love my country and the recent actions of my country's government are contrary to the ideal my country is supposed to uphold." Yet, someone observing the flag-burning might interpret the symbol as, "I hate my country and spit in the face of all the military personnel who fought to defend it."
The principle generalizes to dress. Someone may intend to transmit, "This is just what I wear" while others interpret it as, "I'm a miserable slop who doesn't care about my appearance."
Fine. The cybersecurity lime green suit wearing individual with 10 earrings in one ear and a clashing pink shirt must just like to dress that way and in no way is shoving their "geek culture" down people's throats.
This post was edited by Mr. Bromide at December 14, 2016 12:33 PM MST
@Mr. B -- I think you misinterpreted my comment. The example you cite I believe is someone who DEFINITELY is symbolically broadcasting his or her "geek culture" membership. If the person denies it, the overwhelming likelihood is the person is either lying (because broadcasting one's hipsterdom is considered gauche amongst hipsters) or is very lacking in self-awareness.
It is not about deficient eyes, it is about most symbols bearing little resemblance to what they are symbolic of. Switching around the Republican elephant and the Democrat donkey would make no political difference at all.
This post was edited by JakobA the unAmerican. at December 14, 2016 3:20 PM MST
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