Beware! Rachael Ray's a Terrorist!
By anniepa
@anniepa (27955)
United States
May 29, 2008 12:49am CST
This is true - Dunkin Donuts has pulled an ad featuring Rachael Ray because the scarf she was wearing resembled what Arafat used to wear on his head so they didn't wish to be accused of supporting terrorism! Here's the link:
http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=2861718
Here's an excerpt from the article:
"Rachael Ray ad pulled as pundit sees terror link
Malkin claimed scarf similar to those worn by murderous Islamic extremists."
Dunkin' Donuts pulled a television spot featuring talk show host and Food Network personality Rachael Ray this weekend after a Fox news commentator associated it with terrorists.
In the ad, Ray is wearing a scarf that Michelle Malkin said in her nationally syndicated column resembled a kiffiyeh, Middle Eastern garb that is "popularized by Yasser Arafat and a regular adornment of Muslim terrorists appearing in beheading and hostage-taking videos."
Dunkin's Senior Vice President for Communications Margie Myers issued a statement saying the scarf "was selected by a stylist for the advertising shoot. Absolutely no symbolism was intended. (End of excerpt)
Is this one of the most ridiculous things you've ever heard of, or what? I've heard Michelle Malkin had previously urged a boycott of Starbucks because of their supposed lenient illegal immigration policies and now this? I wonder where she gets HER coffee now?
Annie
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@Angelwhispers (8978)
• United States
29 May 08
Annie, you are really not going to help spread this kind of BS are are YOU? I do not believe it. What the fuc*k do you think is going to take to turn this sh*it around? ?We need your help, no keep spreading asinine propaganda. What side are you on?
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@Iconoclast1 (389)
• United States
30 May 08
Yes, boycott Malkin that scarf thing is completey asinine. It reminds me of when Falwell said that tinky Winky of the Teletubbies was gay. Jerry we all know what extreme homophobia means.
@34momma (13882)
• United States
29 May 08
hey annie!! LOL you know it is funny. and that is the very best thing to do when you see or hear stuff like this. laugh at it. i think it is the silliest thing i have heard today and when people start taking action on things that matter like education and not what Racheal Ray is wearing we will all better off!! thanks for the laughs honey
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@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
31 May 08
it was ridiculous indeed and a very unreasonable at that..actually im not familiar with michelle malkin or even read her columns(but seen rachel ray on cable tv..im asian)...i guess she just being paranoid or something on terrorists thing (but who will not? after 9/11)...
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@onesiobhan (1327)
• Canada
31 May 08
This is the dumbest thing I have ever heard of.
What if she wears a hat on tv? She must be a terrorist because some Muslim women cover their hair?
I bet terrorists drink water. If I drink water does that make me a terrorist?
People are nuts
@draconess (650)
• Canada
29 May 08
Oh come on! It's a flippin' PAISLEY SCARF! How does wearing something as common as a scarf or neck kerchief make one a terrorist sympathizer? And if she has such a problem with scarves why has Malkin not directed her bizarre rage towards the stylist that put the outfit together? Rachel Ray just showed up and let them style her, it wasn't even her choice. I agree with boycotting Michelle Malkin, maybe she's the real terrorist trying to misdirect our suspicions!
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@jczvrse (169)
• United States
29 May 08
I am so sick of hearing what you wear is what you are. Geez what is this world coming to? You wear a scarf that symbolizes fashion you are a terrorist, you wear red you are a blod or norteno you wear blue you are a crypt or sureno, you wear nike shoes or converse you are gang it is soooo stupid, gee I may get shot for wearing a red shirt when I live on the west coast...totally stupid !!!!!
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@kbkbooks (7022)
• Canada
30 May 08
I love Dunkin Donuts, and I love Rachel. This is so sad. Women have worn scarves for decades. I am sure it was only a fashion statement and not a political one. Its awful how much politics and social behavior have crossed in the last few years. I have teenagers and some days they want to shave their heads then they want to grow it back and spike it or color it interestingly. Why does every fashion statement or statement of individuality need to be considered a political statement. I think it's time for the world of show business and news to get a little more realistic.
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@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
30 May 08
I guess I will have to say that I understand both sides. While I believe that they have surely over-reacted, I understand that it would not be good for business to offend anyone. I say, let her do it again with a different outfit. Hopefully, no one will see anything offensive about it. I don't know.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
30 May 08
I don't know about you, anniepa, but I get the feeling that the world is spinning out of control and we will all eventually be swept up in the madness. Of course Rachael Ray isn't a terrorist-and anyone with half a brain would realize how ridiculous this whole brouhaha is. Our society has been reduced to people constantly levying outrageous charges against one another with no grounds to speak of. These people need to mind their own business and GET A LIFE1
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
30 May 08
That really is ludicrous. I don't see them AS much, but for awhile in my neck of the woods almost everyone was wearing those type of scarfs as it was considered a "fashion" trend and those that were wearing them were of all kinds of ethnic groups..so did that mean they were all lurking terrorists? Nope don't think so
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
30 May 08
Rachael Ray is a North Country kid who went back to her high school to tell kids they can do anything. Why would any born and raised American woman (in a non-terrorist area of the US) support terriorists? We wouldn't. We would have way too much to loose! All the freedoms our foremothers fought for.
We have soldiers who wear head gear like the people in the Middle East because it's a desert. If you don't, your head will burn off or your helmet will burn to your head.
Most people who pose for pictures in commercials wear whatever is selected for them. Anyone who thinks she's a terrorist should have their head examined! This is as bad as the Communist scares way back when anything you did or said could be considered communist.
@ersmommy1 (12587)
• United States
29 May 08
Ok this takes things way too far. It is a scarf. Not an OOZIE. And the only reason it's getting attention is because someone is making a mountain out of a molehill. Malkin needs a life!
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@Palmerhusky (843)
• United States
29 May 08
Wow...this really is rediculus. you know making a statement like that is tantamount to slander. i hope that this reporter shapes up her act because right now shes lost my respect. Lets hope that Mrs. Ray doesnt wear anything else that links her to terrorism. common people. wearing a certain type of garment doesnt link you to people like that. she was probably wearing it because it looked good on her. its a scarf, a fasion accessory. people like this reporter need to get a life and pull thier head out of thier butt.
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
29 May 08
Wow, they will be hearing about that for a long time. I hope that it doesn't ruin her career over this.
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@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
31 May 08
How silly. I can't stand this sort of crap. To take something as innocuous away as a scarf is mental. I bet you nobody complained. How ridiculous.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
29 May 08
Who knows what to think or believe anymore these days. I'm not sure if this is true or not or where Rachel gets her coffee now either. I think they are just trying to put her in the spot light myself and bring out some dirt on her. I think they do this to alot of talk show hosts and celebrities.
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@morethanamolehill (1586)
• United States
29 May 08
Dang, I really liked Rachel Ray... it's too bad she's a terrorist.
@cjgrooms (4456)
• United States
31 May 08
This has to be one of the single most stupid things i have heard of in awhile! Only someone with a problem would have even noticed the scarf enough to compare it to anything. Ms. Malkin may need a psych. evaluation before she lapses into a full blown psychiatric episode. As far as coffee goes if she is so out of it that she sees a terrorist behind every neck scarf she really does not need caffeine.
