Rachel Ray’s a Goddamn Terrorist!!!
Actually, she’s just a fashion tragedy.
These recent Dunkin Donut ads were banned because Rachel is wearing a kaffiyeh, a sign for Palestinian “Terrorist” (also see Freedom Fighter). Some folks complained about the evil symbol and the ad was pulled. The scarves which have been out of style for nearly a year caused a great stir amongst rightist douchers with sticks up their asses. If Rachel Ray has done anything wrong here its hiring a stylist who shops at Urban Outfitters.
The whole idea that this scarf is associated with “terrorism” is pretty ridiculous. Sometimes things just loose their meaning over time, like this scarf, which now is more associated with a lame fashion trend then violence. Like other symbols before it (like the Jesus on the Cross, which is more a symbol of overpaid rappers then religion now) the scarf has lost it’s fire when it went mainstream. The folks over at Little Green Footballs (their post is below) are idiots who need to get their principals straight.
No one associates this with terrorism.
About the Author: Founder and main dude at Fashion Indie, Daniel Saynt began his career in fashion at the tender age of 14, when he worked in the stockroom for some unnamed fashion whorehouse. His distaste for the mainstream quickly festered until he decided enough was enough, denouncing all mainstream fashion lines (unless the stuffs on sale or just down right irresistible or free, you can't say no to free).
HauteHania | May 28, 2008 | Reply
First of all, the scarf was NEVER a symbol of “terrorism”. It has lost its meaning, yes, you are right, but not from a symbol of terrorism or “violence” as you stated to a fashion trend of 2008. It is a cultural scarf. In fact, every Arab country has one just like it in a different color. It has never been associated with terrorism. It is the Anti-Arab, Anti-Muslim media of the US that bastardized a cultural symbol and turned it into a symbol for terrorism. It has no association with terrorism and it is sad that you are unintentionally misinforming anyone who reads this website. “Some folks complained about the evil symbol”??? Are those your words? That’s really sad. You just denigrated an entire culture. I understand that you used quotations to express the subjectivity of using a term like terrorism, but that aforementioned sentence alone shows that you have some sort of anti-Palestinian bent. You should really think before you write something so polarizing on a website that is supposed to be about something fun for the masses, fashion.
Daniel Saynt | May 28, 2008 | Reply
I personally do not feel the scarf represents terrorism and I apologize if my comments were anti-arab or anti-muslim. I was only commenting on how the scarf itself has lost it’s fashionable appeal. I should have placed evil symbol in quotes as it was not my view but the one of the site that I was referring to in the post. I personally do not know the exact origins of the scarf and did not realize that I was offending in my coverage.
I’m very sorry for being a complete idiot.
HauteHania | May 28, 2008 | Reply
It’s all good Daniel. Good job on the “You might be Ano if…” post. More voices from within the fashion community should make it clear that using anorexic-looking models is passe. Sorry if some of my comments have been harsh. I enjoy reading your guys’ blog. Wouldn’t mind writing for you guys
I move to NYC soon.
Daniel Saynt | May 28, 2008 | Reply
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