A Japanese airline is changing its logo because Russia invaded Ukraine…
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Why is the font that "ZIPAIR" is written in used so often in Japan? I see that font everywhere
LOL how AIR is underlined in the livery to try and make it clear that it's ZIP-AIR and not ZI-PAIR!
Ben, by the way, I know it’s probably not possible to do it right now, but I think you should do a review of Zipair once Japan is open. I am quite intrigued by its biz class seat.
Quick, we need a new logo without the Z, didn't that intern take a design 101 course in university? Get him to whip something up fast.
The fact that they feel the need to change their symbol is a serious indictment against the serious cancel culture that has run amock in the world. Literally the fact that they are afraid some woke idiots would cancel them, or even construe their company symbol as support, is a sign of the petty and sad times we live in. It's reached the point of absurdity......
The letter Z in the cyrillic alphabet is З. The Z as we know it is not part of the Russian alphabet. The Z the Russians are using is an invasion "mark". It is used by Russia on military vehicles because neighboring countries use similiar equipment so people need to know who is who in the battle field. It has been used as far back as the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia(two red stripes) that I know of and probably before that too. And there have also been many incidents of friendly fire because of vehicles rushed into war without getting the "mark" painted on them.
Mr, this has nothing to do with Wokeism. This is the same logic as you not wanting to use the Swastika Symbols in around and after WW2 because by default you will be associated with Nazi Germany in any case. And considering the amount of human toll -and suffering, that is being inflicted in Ukraine, one which you will not experience at all, it is really shameful that you think a positive attitude action like this is “woke”.
Probably just because the Japanese serif font ("Mincho") usually just slap this as their Latin character glyph.
@Eve
An yet another Wokeism unrealized. The Swastika was and is still used in many religion around the world. Those people never even cared about being associated with Nazi Germany. Not to mention, just like Zipair, they predate those negative associations.
Would you have reacted differently if Putin uses the crucifixion cross as their symbol instead of "Z"?
Relax, Eve! Jesse just expressed his opinion. I personally learned new things from comments of both of you. So, thank you to both of you! 🙂
Given how long it’s been since the invasion began, I’d be willing to bet that the coincidence was merely the final straw and that there’s some faction that has always been opposed to the official logo that successfully used this excuse to have it changed. Frankly, it was never a very good logo to begin with.
@Eskimo: You know that, and I know that. But let’s try this thought experiment. Say it’s 2003. You’re opening a small specialty store in Houston selling, let’s say, Jainist books. You go and try to put an ad in in the local papers. Do you think their sales departments would let you put swastikas in your ads? It’s well before cancel culture, after all.
@Jesse We “reached the point of absurdity” when some Congressmen who were incensed about French opposition to the invasion of Iraq ordered the House cafeteria to rename French fries and French toast to Freedom fries and Freedom toast. And need I remind you that around that time French’s (of mustard and other condiments fame) put out a press release to announce that they were an American company named after its founder because—I kid you not—people were threatening to boycott them?
This has nothing to do with wokeism or cancel culture. This is just plain old idiocy.
Have flown it twice to and from Hawaii.Brand new planes with immaculate interior. Bring your own pillow though, because they only provide a vinyl, inflatable neck support cushion.
Uniform, most likely. Also, this font allows long width letters and spacing for the Roman alphabet and can be used interchangably with Romaji, Katakana, Hiragana, and Kanji. Most other fonts you see are generally designed for the Roman lettering.
If you download and use Microsoft Word in Japanese language and region settings, you will see this font as default.
My best educated guess on the matter.
I have swastikas at home. I enjoy educating people about its origin to the Hindu religion as a sign of peace and unity. It’s alarming for people until they realise that the Nazis misappropriated the symbol.
The symbol is ubiquitous across Asia, especially India. And why shouldn’t it be?
You have a point. A funny one, too! But, this has nothing to do with being "woke." An expression that most people could not even explain the origins or purpose. it has been politicized, like everything else.
Do you even know the origin of the word "woke?" Regurgitating stuff you hear from political talk show hosts is not good for the brain. 🙂