A Borgesian riddle- decipher the symbol - /lit/ (#24514136) [Archived: 849 hours ago]

Anonymous
7/2/2025, 2:23:50 PM No.24514136
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I have created a riddle based on the Borges’ story the cult of the Phoenix. This one symbol is ubiquitous and you likely are familiar with it while not giving it much thought. This symbol is very powerful and I will give you some clues so you may decipher what it is

>this symbol is owned by the world’s most powerful men. This class of men (who share this symbol) is the richest and most powerful in all of history and yet most who own this symbol live in poverty
>this symbol is hated by half of Asians and yet loved by the other half
>This symbol is both loved and hated by those who own it. Some would get rid of it if they could despite it being a symbol of power as stated above. People who want to get rid of this symbol are generally seen negatively.

What am I?
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Anonymous
7/2/2025, 2:27:12 PM No.24514140
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Anonymous
7/2/2025, 2:30:59 PM No.24514145
>>24514140
Wrong but good guess. This symbol is associated with POWER and all of modern politics is centered around it yet it would never be mentioned with its ‘vulgar name.’ Like the general use of the object isn’t brought up but it is ubiquitous in politics and media.
Anonymous
7/2/2025, 3:46:15 PM No.24514249
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Anonymous
7/2/2025, 4:24:33 PM No.24514377
>>24514136 (OP)
six-pointed star
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Anonymous
7/2/2025, 4:40:36 PM No.24514428
>>24514249
>>24514377
Also good guesses but no.

The answer is White Penis.

>the richest men in the world are white males (or at least presented this way in media) but most white males don’t reap the benefits of that at all
>Asian females like white penis while Asian males would naturally dislike it
>Trannies who get rid of their penis are generally viewed negatively

Thanks for the guesses. This was my attempt at imitating Borges’ very short two page story. I typically dislike Borges but I enjoyed Cult of the Phoenix. I liked how obliquely sexual it was though buried under nonsense (rubber used at open doorways?)
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Anonymous
7/2/2025, 4:45:51 PM No.24514439
>>24514428
>The answer is White Penis
>most white males don’t reap the benefits of that at all
>I typically dislike Borges
bold to out yourself as having a low iq op
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Anonymous
7/2/2025, 4:47:49 PM No.24514443
>>24514439
Worldwide, most white males are rotting in poverty in Russia and Belarus not owning yachts and mansions.
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Anonymous
7/2/2025, 4:49:01 PM No.24514447
>>24514136 (OP)
>Borges’ story the cult of the Phoenix.
It's about homosexuality. It's been reported that Borges was sodomized by his uncle as an adult.
Anonymous
7/2/2025, 4:52:22 PM No.24514458
>>24514443
and the women around them are worse off...