Bush Hand Gesture Furrows International Brows

President George W. Bush shot an unusual hand gesture to the crowd during yesterday's inauguration ceremonies, and now the Associated Press says the international community is abuzz with speculation.

So what's this all about? Bush acknowledged the University of Texas Longhorns' marching band with the school's customary "horn" symbol (pinky up, index finger up, ring and middle fingers tucked beneath the thumb). Unfortunately, this same gesture also represents another "horned" beast -- the Devil. Whoops.

As international dust-ups go, the "horny hand affair" doesn't add up to much. Nonetheless, expect to soon see this image on a full line of t-shirts and bumper stickers. -- Mac

Posted by Mac at January 21, 2005 03:25 PM