Rumors about markings on the Marlboro cigarette packet indicating Ku Klux Klan ownership have been in circulation at least since the mid 1980's. By 1989, these rumors had become so widespread that they were well know even in France and England.
Which marking indicating Ku Klux Klan ownership vary, depending upon whom you heard the rumor from.
Marking #1
The red chevroning on the white background has often been cited as the two jutting arms of the capital letter "K" when the pack is tipped on its side. Given that, the chevroning appears on three surfaces of the packet (front, bottom and…
