Hacker News with Generative AI: Symbolism

Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice (theguardian.com)
Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high trade tensions

Wildlife, Photography, Canada, United States, Symbolism

12 points by saadatq 28 days ago | 2 comments

Brother Jonathan (wikipedia.org)
Brother Jonathan is the personification of New England. He was also used as an emblem of the United States in general, and can be an allegory of capitalism. His too-short pants, too-tight waistcoat and old-fashioned style reflect his taste for inexpensive, second-hand products and efficient use of means.

American Culture, Symbolism, Capitalism

9 points by zfg 39 days ago | 0 comments

As Syria changes its flag, a look into Unicode's emoji politics (karlsnotes.com)
For years, tribes have used visual symbols to identify themselves and unite people behind shared values. This practice began with painted symbols and evolved to include flags following the invention of silk. Flags often tell the story of the nation state or group they represent, and change over time to reflect shifting realities. With the rise of the internet, flags naturally found their way online in the form of emojis, continuing their role as powerful identifiers in the digital age.

Flags, Symbolism, Unicode, Emoji, History

10 points by valkrieco 115 days ago | 1 comments

The One-Eyed Man Is King: How did the monocle become a symbol of wealth? (2012) (slate.com)

History, Fashion, Wealth, Symbolism

24 points by Bluestein 209 days ago | 23 comments

The Key to Bizarro's Symbols (bizarro.com)

Comics, Symbolism, Bizarro

63 points by litoE 231 days ago | 4 comments

Jung: A Man and His Symbols (psychologytoday.com)

Psychology, Biography, Symbolism

4 points by squircle 260 days ago | 0 comments