Blades Quote by Julius Malema
“Comrade Blade Nzimande is complaining that EFF stole the ‘red colour’, he does not have a copyright on the ‘red colour’. There’s nothing we can steal from him because he has nothing but that skuurpot (pot scourer) face of his. Why didn’t he complain when Vodacom was red?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, South Africa, 2023
The speaker mocks a political opponent’s complaint about a color trademark, highlighting perceived hypocrisy and suggesting the opponent lacks substantive issues beyond superficial symbols.
In simple terms: He ridicules the opponent’s focus on a color, calling it trivial.
Key Takeaway
Focus on substantive policies, not superficial symbols.
Themes
politics
hypocrisy
symbolism
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
political
satirical
When to use this quote
- campaign strategy
- public debate
- media analysis
Key Concepts
intellectual property
branding
political rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- Is color symbolism truly irrelevant?
- How do visual identities influence political movements?
A Different Perspective
The critique may oversimplify complex branding and cultural significance.
