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Was Rachael Ray wearing a keffiyeh, the ancient traditional Bedouin headdress that has lately become the symbol of Palestinian extremists, especially the Fatah? No, she wasn't, but when Michelle Malkin wondered if Dunkin' Donuts spokescheerleader Rachael Ray was promoting terrorism in an online ad, Dunkin' Donuts pulled it almost immediately.
Rachael Ray's paisley scarf with a fringe, selected by her stylist, wasn't anywhere close to a keffiyeh (and it turns out there are disagreements about whether the white-and-black color is a symbol of terrorism, or it's the red-and-black; even Palestinians can't agree). Honestly, I don't think it looks great on her, but what do I know. For Dunkin' Donuts to pull an ad based on the rantings of an ultra-conservative columnist? Far more worthy of boycott than being accused of having a spokeswoman who might wear a paisley scarf while drinking a Cool Latte. One liberal pundit says she's sticking with Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) until the ad comes back. What do you think?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
9-05-2008 @ 2:17PM
ALLY said...
I MEAN ITS JUST A SCARF , JUST DONT SHOW THE ADD AND GET OVER IT , IT WAS AN INNOCENT THING , WHY DO THEY HAVE TO MAKE A BIG DEAL OF IT , IT IS ONLY A SCARFFFF
9-05-2008 @ 2:47PM
David said...
Unbelievable, Dunkin Donuts TOTALLY rolled over and played dead to the Blowhards of the RIGHTWING Media...
9-05-2008 @ 2:44PM
Carol said...
I think the comment on Racheal Ray displaying terrorism is ridiculous it is just a scarf, of all the things in the world to worry about this is what people have to complain about. they just have to much time on there hands so this is what they have to do with it.
they should put that energy on something important like doing something for someone who really needs something
9-05-2008 @ 3:07PM
Shaniqua said...
There is a music video with Kanye West with a true Keffiyeh...do you think they will say anything about him?....nope!
9-05-2008 @ 3:32PM
PaleRains said...
How is wearing a scarf promoting terrorism. This is just an example of someone bitching about something to get their name out there. I think its rediculous that you cant wear a certain piece of clothing. Its a scarf and nothing else. If you ask me the woman complaining about it is Racist by saying that wearing it means your a muslim terrorist.
9-05-2008 @ 3:53PM
Adrian said...
I think we as a country have hit a breaking point....Michelle Malkin should see a psychiatrist...quickly.
9-05-2008 @ 3:54PM
Bappy said...
OMG that is like sooooo wrong, I totally love her scarf, it soooo matches with her outfit, I mean I wish I owned one!
9-05-2008 @ 4:17PM
Wholesome said...
The person who complained, has serious issues which needs attenton, chances are they're the busy body in their area. GET A LIFE!!
9-05-2008 @ 5:39PM
mrk said...
More reason to get the extreme right wing out of office as soon as possible. They're insane!!
9-05-2008 @ 5:45PM
Sandra Drew said...
I think this is just stupid I mean come on if u just look at some of out shops in the mall we have here in the US we have cool stuff from all over the world so why are we so cot up on what if Rachael is waring its only a fu**ing scarf and if i rember we are living in the USA and we have the right to where what the H*LL what we want to so who ever though Racheal Ray looks like a terroris should have stupid stamped on there fourhead..Come on and to Racheal Ray i would like to say to you YOU ROCK GIRL don't let them get down and you were rockin that Scarf
P.s I know i suck at spelling( im sorry for the spelling LOL)
9-05-2008 @ 5:45PM
akron said...
*mouth hangs agap... omg....
9-05-2008 @ 6:04PM
Mike said...
ultra conservative ? sounds more like racist white supremacist.
9-05-2008 @ 6:34PM
Oliver said...
Oh my god!! This is rediculas! Even if the lovely miss ray was to wear a traditional muslim outfit, THAT DOES NOT PROMOTE TERRORISM!!! Michelle Malkin in my opinion is a terrorist by incrouching on miss Rays freedom to wear and say whatever she wishes. I say poor show to Dunkin' Donuts for allowing Michelle Malkin to use politicle terrorism.
9-05-2008 @ 6:36PM
Theresa said...
Everyone should boycott Dunkin Donuts. How stupid are they?!
9-05-2008 @ 6:49PM
Dave said...
Give me a break! Is Dunkin' Donuts business in such financial trouble that it has to worry about a small minority of people not buying their product? These are probably the same group that doesn't buy their product to begin with. It's really quite sad......
9-05-2008 @ 7:05PM
Aly said...
This is too funny, and too stupid at the same time! I agree with some of the readers when they say Michelle Malkin is the racist white supremacist. First of all, Michelle, if you are going to comment something, make sure you have your facts straight. The keffiyeh is not worn by Palestinian Extremists, it's actually worn by many Arabs in many Arab countries. But I don't expect you to know that after leaving that ignorant comment about the Dunkin Donuts ad. Therefore, it's not a terrorist scarf. A SCARF???? Go get a hobby!
9-05-2008 @ 7:03PM
Tommy said...
Malkin is an idiot! I'm not a Ray fan, but the scarf is cute and attractive. The day we let what extremists wear dictate our fasion, we may as well turn the country over to them.
&%$ the extemists. Besides sending them to thier God, we shouldn't even consider them.
Malkin is an embarassment to true conservatives, and true Americans!
9-05-2008 @ 7:08PM
Andy Wiessner said...
I was just shameful that Dunkin' Donuts pulled this ad. How could anyone be so ill as to see evil in a black and white scarf.I won't go to Dunkin' Donuts anymore,'although I loved their cream-filleds!
9-06-2008 @ 9:34AM
MST said...
If a German Shepard spoke with a German accent about a restaurant that served sauerkraut and bratwurst, would people freak out over it?
Only if they have a deep-seated inferiority complex...
9-06-2008 @ 12:04PM
joseshema said...
It was only offensive to the trailer trash society of America. Rachel is the Icon of the hillbilly fast food service. Get fat and prosper America.