The Finger of Controversy: Sign Language as a Double Edged Sword A giant hand sculpture in Incheon, South Korea, has sparked controversy over its resemblance to an offensive hand signal associated with far right online group Ilbe.
The 4 to 5 meter tall glass fibre reinforced concrete sculpture is meant to convey the "I love you" gesture from American Sign Language (ASL), but residents claim it evokes an insult rather than a loving gesture.
The finger positions of the sculpture have been criticized, with some arguing that they are open to misinterpretation.