Amid all the controversial interior design aesthetics that have divided TikTok in recent years — the squiggly candles, squiggly mirrors, and the “Covid-pandemic era” resin projects that a handful of art historians will probably jerk off to in 2300 (presuming the environmental apocalypse doesn’t kill us all) it seems yet another design choice has sparked ire online — Swastika floor!

Earlier this week, real estate agent/NYC property pornTikToker @e.vee.vee sparked backlash with the latest installment of her “The Best And Worst Of New York City” series showcasing a *definitely* “extra spicy,” as she put it, pre-war apartment in Manhattan’s Hamilton Heights neighborhood.

Alongside its ample closet space, relative affordability (thanks HDFC!), and sweeping views of the brick building next door, the property — one that just so happens listed by her brokerage firm — boasts another “amenity,” a f***ton of Swastikas. 

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“Let’s be polite about the floors, it’s the Buddhist symbol and not the other one,” she quipped in the video while flaunting a sweeping view of the (probably) Furher-approved floors, an image notably missing from the property’s online listening. 

Despite her calls for politeness —  it’s like, really disrespectful to Buddhist people to get offended over Swastikas when devoid of religious context in a (likely) promotional TikTok, you guys  — it seems nearly all 1200 commenters begged to differ.

“i’m sorry we should excuse what now,” replied TikToker @glansbury.

“I mean it’s definitely pre-war they have no idea who won,” added @travishelwig.

“Literally the choice to not put a rug down is so loud,” quipped @some_bitchidk.

In fairness to Eastern religions, on some level, @e.vee.vee isn’t entirely incorrect. Several faiths continue to utilize the Swastika as a symbol of divinity, spirituality and good fortune. Considering the building was constructed in 1920 — the same year the Nazi party was formed — it’s highly unlikely the tiles were featured as a hate symbol. Yet as her viewers alluded, the presence of swastikas in modern life is a complex and highly-nuanced topic —  more than an offhanded jab (or eBaum’s World shitpost, for that matter) could ever convey.

“Since 1945, the swastika has served as the most significant and notorious of hate symbols, anti-Semitism and white supremacy for most of the world outside of Asia,” the ACLU wrote of the Swastika’s western connotation in non-religious contexts.

“Its display is prohibited in Germany and some other countries, leading some right-wing extremists to devise variants or alternatives to the swastika that would evoke a similar effect,” they continued, noting that “in the United States, the swastika is overwhelmingly viewed as a hate symbol.”

So, @e.vee.vee or the landlords of said building, if you’re reading this, buy a rug!