Rachael Ray Keffiyeh Dunkin Donuts Commercial Pulled
A Dunkin’ Donuts ad featuring company spokesmodel Rachael Ray wearing a scarf that looks like a black and white keffiyeh, a traditional headdress worn by Arab men, has been removed from circulation. It was conservative Fox News commentator Michelle Malkin who fueled the controversy, writing “The keffiyeh has come to symbolize murderous Palestinian jihad” in a blog posting over the weekend.
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On May 29th 2008, Michael wrote:
OH MY GOD! You have GOT to be KIDDING me! They pull the Rachael Ray ad because of a freakin’ SCARF? Are they for real? It’s a freakin’ clothing accessory and/or FASHION thing, nothing else! There’s nothing in that to interpret. They’re reading something that’s not there! Everyone wears scarves in NY even on a nice cool spring day! The scarf Rachael wore looks like an old hand-me-down from her grandmother. Wow, what’s next, a ball cap sitting even slightly off center or wearing anything red or blue is going to symbolize gang aspirations or affiliations? Or something in camouflage that will be misconstrued for a sign of support for terrorists? How about the lack of wearing a flag lapel pin that just screams you’re unpatriotic? What a bunch of morons. They’re stupid to buy into this bleeding hearts political correctiveness that’s destroying our country.
On June 2nd 2008, GenderPop wrote:
They may as well freak out that Dunkin Doughnuts has COFFEE. OMGz. It’s so middle eastern and eeeevil! Racists.
On September 3rd 2008, Someone wrote:
Guys don’t be racists. I believe everyone should wear whatever they want this what could freedom. The jews are wearing their special dress in downtown NY and, no one talked about them. So don’t be self judgment.