Horns, bovine and satanic
Consider for a moment a reversal of roles here.
If a Norwegian Prime Minister had made this gesture, and it had been misinterpreted in the United States, this would have been seen as an example of narrow, ignorant provincialism among those arrogant Americans.
As it is, it's likely going to be interpreted as an example of narrow, ignorant provincialism among those arrogant Americans- with the added bonus of a chance to deliver a wholly undeserved slam to George W. Bush.
If a Norwegian Prime Minister had made this gesture, and it had been misinterpreted in the United States, this would have been seen as an example of narrow, ignorant provincialism among those arrogant Americans.
As it is, it's likely going to be interpreted as an example of narrow, ignorant provincialism among those arrogant Americans- with the added bonus of a chance to deliver a wholly undeserved slam to George W. Bush.
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