Ibtisam Posted June 1, 2008 The US chain Dunkin' Donuts has pulled an advert following complaints that the scarf worn by a celebrity chef offered symbolic support for Islamic extremism. The online advert for iced coffee featured the well-known US television chef Rachael Ray. She was wearing a black-and-white checked scarf around her neck that resembled a traditional Arab keffiyeh. This fashion choice incensed at least one prominent conservative blogger, who said it evoked extremist videos. The blogger, Michelle Malkin, called the garment "a regular adornment of Muslim terrorists appearing in beheading and hostage-taking videos". Stylist's choice Other criticism followed and the coffee and doughnuts chain has now decided to drop the advert. Fashion statements may seem insignificant, but when they lead to the mainstreaming of violence - unintentionally or not - they matter Michelle Malkin In a statement, Dunkin' Donuts said the silk scarf had been "selected by Rachael Ray's stylist and that no symbolism was intended. "But given the possibility of misperception the commercial was no longer being used." This has caused a fair amount of consternation in some quarters but the conservative blogger at the centre of the row has praised the decision. "Fashion statements may seem insignificant, but when they lead to the mainstreaming of violence - unintentionally or not - they matter," Ms Malkin has written. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miriam1 Posted June 1, 2008 It is the silliest thing I have heard, I often go shopping across the border, and that scarf is all over. mainstreaming of violence?! that could be remotely possible if the scarfs came with a pamphlet of the do's and don't s of how to go about terrorism while being sold at Urban Behavior. Americans are really under siege from psychotic conservatives... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted June 1, 2008 I think someone posted it already Ibti. One word: Americans,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cara. Posted June 2, 2008 ^Yep. As usual making a big fuss out of what some woman wore or didn't wear while scarfing down sugary donuts dipped in lard, which is much more likely to kill 'em. I swear no pun was intended. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
