Mike Lindell's Latest Pillow Price Is Being Interpreted As A Nazi Dog Whistle
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The conspiracy theorist's MyPillow company marked down some of its products to $14.88, a figure seen as symbolic for white supremacists.
Conspiracy theorist and pillow-pusher Mike Lindell is facing backlash online after his company marked down some of its pillows to $14.88, a figure seen as symbolic for white supremacists and neo-Nazis.
On Friday, Lindell and his MyPillow business advertised the discounted products on social media, promising consumers the “ultimate comfort upgrade.”
“Sleep like a dream with our Standard MyPillow for just $14.88!” the posts read in part.
Below an image of Lindell holding two pillows is a large graphic prominently displaying the price.
The number “1488” is a common symbol used among hate groups. The “14” is shorthand for the “14 Words,” a stand-in for a white supremacist slogan, while “88” refers to an abbreviation of “Heil Hitler,” since H is the eighth letter of the alphabet.
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