The apology came as the chief executive of the Gruenenthal Group Harald Stock unveiled a bronze statue symbolising a boy born without a limbs because of thalidomide.
For many, these fast food brands symbolised The American dream - the idea that anyone in the United States can achieve success through hard work and determination.
Well, imagine a company that sells something bad for the environment, like a plastic bottle, but they cover it with a green label that symbolises being environmentally friendly.
Much loved by conspiracy theorists the world over, The Eye of Horus may symbolise the Illuminati to some, but its origins lie in Egypt where the eye is a symbol representing sacrifice, healing and protection.
There was one student I spoke to who sort of stuck out in my mind because she sort of symbolised the sort of spontaneous nature of the Polish response.
But first I have a question for you, Neil. Many young people's hopes and fears about climate change are symbolised by the Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg.