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A tweak to the University of Nebraska's logo shows how the once benign 'OK' sign has entered a 'purgatory of meaning'

  • Written by Roger J. Kreuz, Associate Dean and Professor of Psychology, University of Memphis
A tweak to the University of Nebraska's logo shows how the once benign 'OK' sign has entered a 'purgatory of meaning'Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot Herbie Husker pumps up the crowd during a 2015 football game.Michael Hickey/Getty Images

On April 17, 2023, the Nebraska Cornhuskers unveiled the latest version of their beloved mascot, Herbie Husker.

Herbie’s left hand no longer forms the “OK” symbol. Instead, an index finger is raised to indicate that...

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