‘The Bird Reich’: Atlanta Falcons roasted over throwback logo with Nazi resemblance
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- The Atlanta Falcons unveiled a throwback logo featuring their old falcon symbol on a background of red, white, and black stripes, which quickly drew comparisons to Nazi Germany imagery on social media.
- The logo, posted on the Falcons' social media channels ahead of their game against the San Francisco 49ers, attracted over 26 million views and sparked widespread jokes and memes referencing Nazi iconography.
- Social media users combined football terminology with World War II references, mocking the Falcons' infamous 2017 Super Bowl collapse and dubbing the team with nicknames like "Bird Reich" and "28-3rd Reich."
- Many comments humorously linked the logo to historical battles and Nazi themes, while some suggested ironic changes to NFL slogans and game promotions.
- The Falcons have not issued an immediate response regarding the controversy surrounding the logo.
