I'm interested in symbols for utilitarian purposes, i.e. communication and artistic design. When some symbolic meanings start to get coopted, like rainbows, it ticks me off, it is taking something away from everyone and limiting it to a few. Elon probably is sending a message: that's a purpose of costumes. But is it "I am the devil's champion"? I would say not, if the evidence is a ram's head.
I see way more people saying "hey, this is possibly a symbol" than people saying "hey, this is surely a symbol."
There's little doubt that much of what people are pointing out as possible symbols are indeed symbols.
No offense at all here, symbols seem to have more power over you than most of them.
I'm interested in symbols for utilitarian purposes, i.e. communication and artistic design. When some symbolic meanings start to get coopted, like rainbows, it ticks me off, it is taking something away from everyone and limiting it to a few. Elon probably is sending a message: that's a purpose of costumes. But is it "I am the devil's champion"? I would say not, if the evidence is a ram's head.