Jalebi or Tamil, Malayalam alphabet or Om syllable? Internet left confused on what inspired Threads logo

Meta officially launched its new social media application called Threads on Thursday, aiming to compete with Elon Musk's Twitter. The platform allows users to engage in discussions about various topics, from current interests to future trends. However, some internet users have pointed out the striking resemblance of the Threads logo to certain characters in the Dravidian languages of Tamil and Malayalam.

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Numerous users have claimed that the logo appears to be inspired by the Tamil letter "Ku" or the Malayalam letters "Thr" and "Kra." Additionally, some individuals have argued that it also resembles the Hindu syllable "Om."

These observations have sparked discussions and debates among internet users.

One user noted, "Is it me or does anyone feel that the logo of the upcoming Threads app appears like the 90-degree clock-wise rotation of the Malayalam letter (pronounced as 'thra') rhyming with 'thr' in Threads." Another user added, "The Threads logo looks eerily like Kra in Malayalam."

"Did you know the Threads logo is based on Indo-Dravidian language Malayalam sound - "KRA".  symbolizes the sound of a crow, a black bird replacement for Twitter's blue bird," noted another user.

"How has no one commented on Threads' logo's similarity with letter 'Om'," stated a person.

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Surprisingly, several Twitter users even compared the Threads logo to the shape of the Indian dessert jalebi. "Right now, people are opening the Threads app like they are having Jalebi in their breakfast. Same energy," commented one user. "Every time I look at the Threads logo I feel like eating jalebis," remarked another netizen.

Another user said, "Threads kinda ate with this refresh logo feature... I'm kinda hypnotized."

Despite gaining over 30 million users within a day, Meta's Threads has faced a potential legal challenge from Elon Musk-led Twitter. Musk's lawyer accused Meta's CEO of unlawfully misappropriating Twitter's trade secrets and intellectual property, threatening a lawsuit.

As the Threads app continues to make waves in the social media landscape, it remains to be seen how it will fare against established platforms like Twitter, and whether the logo controversy will have any impact on its future.

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