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Photo of sex doll posted by Büyükbayram (Picture credit: X)
A German politician resigned from his local posts after backlash over a social media post showing a sex doll with the phrase “Scheiss St Pauli” written on its forehead, with the letter "S" resembling the Nazi SS logo.
Bülent Büyükbayram, a member of Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Delmenhorst, a city in Germany, posted a photo on Facebook depicting a sex doll dressed in a St Pauli soccer club t-shirt and a noose. The image also showed the phrase "Shit St Pauli" written on the doll’s head, with an "S" designed to resemble the Nazi SS symbol, a paramilitary organization under Adolf Hitler. This symbol is banned in Germany. However, the post has since been removed from social media
Büyükbayram, 50, has resigned from all public offices and apologized to St Pauli, a German Bundesliga football club based in Hamburg.
“It was a stupid mistake,” he told Bild newspaper. “I am receiving serious threats. I have apologized to St Pauli.”
The CDU confirmed Büyükbayram’s resignation, reaffirming its stance against all forms of discrimination, violence, and extremist symbolism.
St Pauli released a statement on the incident, saying it is considering legal action against Büyükbayram.
Club president Oke Göttlich said, as quoted by The Athletic: “Slogans can be incendiary devices, so such actions should be taken very seriously. We are examining legal steps for possible criminal offenses and also assume that the use of SS runes will be prosecuted.”
The public prosecutor’s office has received a complaint and is currently deciding whether to open an investigation.
Known for its diverse fan base and left-leaning political stance, St Pauli is actively involved in social initiatives, including support for refugees, advocacy for minority rights, and promoting environmental awareness.
