The numberplate “370HSSV” on a Kia Sportage has gone viral due to a hidden message that, when flipped, spells “ahe.” User Jeffrey posted it to Facebook, where it was praised and laughed at, but some people had trouble understanding it at first. The plate’s deviousness was demonstrated when it managed to avoid notice by Western Australian officials in spite of stringent laws. Almost a thousand applications for insulting personalized plates were turned down last year.
It’s interesting to see that guys prefer personalized plates, however not every application is approved. This instance demonstrates how social media can magnify ordinary events and conflate the real and virtual worlds. Whether on purpose or not, the motorist has left a significant impression on the internet.