Iran claims London 2012 Olympics logo spells the word 'Zion' Threatens boycott

[cali]

Almost four years after the logo's launch, Tehran threatens to boycott the Games unless the design is changed


Iran has threatened to boycott the London Olympics unless the organisers replace the official logo, which Tehran claims spells out the word "Zion".

The logo, a jagged representation of the year 2012, has been said by its critics to resemble many things, from a swastika to a sexual act, but the Iranian government argues it represents a veiled pro-Israeli conspiracy.

In a formal complaint to the International Olympic Committee, Tehran has called for the graphic to be replaced and its designers "confronted", warning that Iranian athletes might otherwise be ordered to stay away from the London Games.

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/28/iran-london-olympics-logo-zion

can't see that it spells Zion but it sure is ugly.

[joeybee12]

1. Ugly indeed...looks like someone dropped it and broke it...nt

[here_is_to_hope]

2. dupe

[liberal N proud]

3. Let them eat sand

You are right, it is ugly and looks like a 2 year old with a crayon created it.

[edhopper]

4. It spells

ZOIZ to me. Don't let the door....Iran.