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flag Billionaire Larry Ellison renamed his yacht Ronin after 'Izanami' spelled 'I'm a Nazi' backward, sparking backlash and leading to its sale.

flag In January 2026, billionaire Larry Ellison renamed his 191-foot superyacht, originally named Izanami after a Japanese goddess, after realizing the name spelled "I'm a Nazi" backward. flag The incident sparked widespread online mockery and media attention, prompting Ellison to repaint the hull and change the name to Ronin. flag The yacht, built by Lürssen, was later sold to Venezuelan banker Víctor Vargas. flag The episode highlighted the public scrutiny faced by wealthy figures, despite Ellison’s significant influence in tech, philanthropy, and politics.

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