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Mike Lindell, the controversial founder of MyPillow and vocal ally to Donald Trump, is claiming ignorance over the neo-Nazi symbolism in his pillow prices.

Lindell’s pillow company, which he founded in 2009, is currently offering customers the “Standard Classic MyPillow” for $14.88 reduced from $49.98.

But the discount has got critics pointing out a popular neo-Nazi symbol lurking behind the price.

The numbers 14 and 88 are two popular white supremacist numeric symbols, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

The first is a nod to the “14 words” slogan, “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children,” coined by David Lane – a member of the white supremacist terrorist group known as The Order.

Meanwhile, 88 is a common code meaning “Heil Hitler”, because H is the eighth letter in the alphabet.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

This guy could kidnap orphan babies to strap his car and crash it into a wall and 'claim ignorance' that what he did was unethical and/or illegal.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

The resemblance in that photo is remarkable

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Doesn't Walmart often price things at xx.88?

Hmm. Maybe maybe not. See #2 here: https://thekrazycouponlady.com/tips/store-hacks/walmart-price-tags

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That was my first instinct, but no... The specific inclusion of 14 & 88, together and in that order?

Walmart just did it to be noticeably less than competitors, who often would price items ending in .99, .98, or .97.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago

I thought that those were levels of price reduction.

.99 is normal

.98 is on sale

.97 is deep sale, never going to be cheaper

That's how my buddy who worked at WallyWorld 20 years ago explained it.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

ignorant of many things he is yes. but familiarity with fascist nazism isnt one of them

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Ok that sucks but are the pillows any good? 15 bucks would be a steal for a good pillow.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

They're nothing special. Look up "shredded memory foam pillow" on your favorite big retailer's website and you'll find a better deal, especially when you add the shipping fee.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Just shown us the damn pictures.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (3 children)

There are a lot of valid reasons to detest the guy. Going out on a limb with weird conspiratorial accusations isn't really necessary. Already enough of that weird nonsense out there. Just sayin.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

14 zuckabucks

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