On Tue, Feb 15, 2005 at 12:46:50PM -0800, Ray Saintonge wrote:
JAY JG wrote:
In case people here aren't aware, when neo-Nazis use the number "88" it is code for "Heil Hitler", "H" being the 8th letter of the alphabet.
Such a usage on their part is wasted if their potential audience does not know that.
It's a sign of recognition to other neo-Nazis. It doesn't have to be recognized by the general public to be effective.
Compare the [[ichthus]] or [[rainbow flag]] or the various code-words, hand-grips, and whatnot of secret societies.
For other numerical examples, compare 420, 93, 42, 23, or 17.