“Jihadi Chic”
May 30th, 2008
Cultural Context: The term used by conservative columnist, Michelle Malkin on her blog to describe a scarf worn by Rachael Ray in a recent Dunkin’ Donuts ad. The scarf supposedly resembled a “keffiyeh” worn by Arabs which is sometimes considered a symbol of radical terrorist activity. The ad was pulled by Dunkin’ Donuts after receiving criticism from Malkin and others.
Hmmm…
This example of “hate couture,” as Malkin calls it, is new to me. And if you believe some of the coverage of the issue, this form of so-called subversive support of radical muslim terrorism is apparently pretty widespread. Who knew? Continue reading »
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