In 2015, Milo Yiannopoulos, Richard Spencer and other figures of the “alt-right,” a white nationalist movement, started using the hand gesture in posed photos of themselves.

Hand gestures are notoriously prone to misinterpretation. The University of Nebraska determined that the ‘OK’ gesture was too prone to misinterpretation, prompting a change to one of its logos.

Nebraska alters mascot logo, removes 'OK' hand gesture to prevent association with white supremacists Herbie Husker will now raise an index finger to signal 'No. 1' instead.

The former "OK" sign featuring ... The updated logo is the only one available on licensed Nebraska gear moving forward. “The concern about the hand gesture was brought to our attention by ...

In the original depiction of the mascot, which debuted in the early 1970s, Herbie's left hand made the "OK" sign with the index finger and thumb forming a closed circle.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska is changing its mascot’s hand gesture because it was associated with a white supremacy symbol. For more than 47 years, Herbie Husker made what appeared to be ...

In the original depiction of the mascot, which debuted in the early 1970s, Herbie’s left hand made the “OK” sign with the index finger and thumb forming a closed circle.

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(CNN/CNN Newsource) - University of Nebraska has changed its mascot's hand gesture after the old one gained a racist meaning. Herbie Husker used to flash fans an "OK" hand gesture, with his thumb ...

The University of Nebraska has changed its mascot’s hand gesture, after the “a-OK” signal that has been used since 1974 years is now become associated with white supremacy groups, the ...