There was a documentary I watched years ago on Netflix that said it dates back to the 70’s, possibly as far backs pre 1900, but in pop culture the 70’s for sure.
Its amazing how international this S is and nobody knows where it came from. Its one of the most crucial social mysteries of the the late 20th century.
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This has been kicking around for so long, I wonder where it originally came from!
My mind was blown when I learned this was never actually associated with Stussy.
Soooo… a meme is graffiti?
I’m guessing you’re not a 90s kid…
Interesting Lemmino video about the S https://piped.video/watch?v=RQdxHi4_Pvc
All hail the S
I recommend it for general interchange
My namesake. 😍
Cool S
The infinity S
I just listened to the Denim and Leather album a few days ago.
What is this symbol? The letter S? The number 8? Zero or O twisted in the middle?
The answer: Yes.
1890s right?
Kids in my primary school where talking about this, it’s not exclusive to the 90’s
There was a documentary I watched years ago on Netflix that said it dates back to the 70’s, possibly as far backs pre 1900, but in pop culture the 70’s for sure.
Probably still carved on the desk.
A classic hahaha
Its amazing how international this S is and nobody knows where it came from. Its one of the most crucial social mysteries of the the late 20th century.
Is there a name for this symbol? Definitely brings me back
Kind of
Thank you! Interesting read… now im.wondering where it came from
Glad you liked it! Have you ever seen killroy around?