Visual Mechanics
In upright orientation, 370HSSV looks like an ordinary mix of letters and numbers—nothing obviously offensive.
Flipped upside down, the red‑colored characters become visually legible as “ahole” (i.e. “asshole”).
Because the transformation relies on inversion, the meaning is hidden unless you physically flip or view the image reversed.
Why It Evades Standard Checks
The approval process likely checks the text in its normal orientation. The hidden (flipped) meaning isn’t part of the submitted representation.
The plate does not contain forbidden words in standard reading (no obvious profanity visible).
The pun or derogatory message is implicit, not explicit—thus less likely to be caught by automated filters or cursory review.
Edge Cases & Risk
If the authority or a citizen complains, the plate can be revisited or revoked.
Some might argue that inverted reading is within the scope of “reverse reading” checks—but authorities apparently missed this case.
The ingenuity lies in disguising the offense by relying on a nonstandard perspective.
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