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In Nazi Germany all citizens were forced to use this salute in everyday life, even children were continually bombarded with it as a form of brainwashing. The now infamous motto of "Heil Hitler" was expected when performing the act. | In Nazi Germany all citizens were forced to use this salute in everyday life, even children were continually bombarded with it as a form of brainwashing. The now infamous motto of "Heil Hitler" was expected when performing the act. | ||
Due to being illegal in several countries and generally hated in countries where it is legal neo-Nazis have come up with new ways to make a "Hitler Salute" - one of the more inventive forms is a written code of "88" amongst neo-Nazis, which stands for "Heil Hitler" (H being the eight letter of the alphabet). | Due to being illegal in several countries and generally hated in countries where it is legal neo-Nazis have come up with new ways to make a "Hitler Salute" - one of the more inventive forms is a written code of "88" amongst neo-Nazis, which stands for "Heil Hitler" (H being the eight letter of the alphabet). It is commonly used in conjunction with the [[Fourteen Words]], with "14:88" being a common white supremacist slogan. | ||
The "Hitler Salute" has also become a part of [[Football Hooligans|Football Hooligan]] culture in Europe. | The "Hitler Salute" has also become a part of [[Football Hooligans|Football Hooligan]] culture in Europe. | ||