gang signs and symbols

Gang Signs and Symbols

Since time immemorial, symbols and graffiti have always been a very important part of the gang culture. Read this Buzzle article to know more about such signs and symbols.

Tattoos Since the very beginning, tattoos have been associated with gangs of all kinds, whether violent or non-violent. This is because tattoos connote the toughness that is desired by all gang members, and some tattoos are associated with permanence. Most designs are usually symbolic in nature and are often found in all members of the clan, with just a few variations depending on the area. Some tattoos represent specific deeds carried out by members, murder being a common example. The symbols used in tattoos are sometimes very involved, and could also refer to a certain meaning or mythology that the gang has invented for itself. For instance, the Star of David symbol represents the Folk Nation gang that was once led by a man known as King David. What's more, each point of this star was used to represent the value of the nation. The Tidewater and North Carolina Hoodies represent themselves with an hourglass image. The Elizabeth City Mafia use the hourglass figure with three strips on top. Graffiti Gangs have also used Graffiti for ages now, and it is closely related to the basic fact that most gangs inhabit specific areas that they keep under control. Like tattoos, graffiti is also extremely symbolic in nature and can sometimes contain information about the gang's values, activities, and their current rivals. However, while gangs may create or use graffiti, it is not an indicator or result of any significant gang activity. More often than not, gangs tend to spray graffiti to mark their territories or to send out threats to rival gangs. When warring with another gang, they sometimes visit certain locations where the rival gang has already made its mark on and cross out the names of enemies or just cover these names with the help of graffiti. Hand Signs 'Stacking' or 'Throwing Up' is a signal that is used with the hands and is one of the most common forms of 'claiming' or gesturing. It is used in most situations where other signals or identifiers may not be appropriate or possible. Sometimes, it is used to show that a gang member wants to do business. Hand signs are generally made by the formation of fingers on one or both the hands so as to make a symbol. It could also deliver more specific information. Other signs and symbols used by gang members are special handshakes, which is also a component of a hand sign. These are just a few of the signs used by gang members all over the world, but these are the most common ones. So, the next time you cross a person on the street and you notice that he's giving someone else a hand signal, then it is best you get out of there as soon as possible - you don't want to be trespassing on any gang's 'property' do you?

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