Atlanta Falcons’ social media post of their throwback logo causes a stir online
The Atlanta Falcons posted their throwback logo, featuring a red, white, gold and black striped background, on social media, sparking controversy online. Social media users drew comparisons to symbols from Nazi Germany, noting the resemblance. The logo release triggered thousands of replies, many of which were memes mocking the design.
The logo corresponds with the Falcons wearing throwback uniforms in Sunday's home game against unbeaten San Francisco. The throwback uniforms and the primary logo from 1989-2002, featuring a black and white falcon, are part of the uniforms and helmets. The background, however, is not part of the throwback gear. A request for comment from the Falcons and an NFL spokesperson went unanswered.
Team owner Arthur Blank is Jewish and has shown support for Holocaust remembrance causes through the Molly Blank Fund, which donated $1.5 million to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2023.
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