Conservatives Don’t Like This Scarf

I mentioned the dancer’s love of a particular style of scarf a while back, and also that celebrities are beginning to pick up on the trend. Well, it looks like Dunkin’ Donuts has run into some controversy with their new ad featuring Rachael Ray because of the scarf. The commercial features Ray wearing a black and white scarf around her neck, and some critics in the ultra-conservative camp are outraged because the scarf is an alleged symbol of Palestinian terrorism. Dunkin’ Donuts at first simply denied any allegations of terrorist sympathy, saying that the scarf is just a scarf that the celebrity’s stylist picked out. But they have since pulled the ad, saying that they do not want any misconceptions arising because of the appearance of the scarf. To read the full story, click here.
It seems that no dancer’s wardrobe is without one of these types of scarves. I can’t go to a show, class or any other type of dance event without seeing them at least three times. I always thought that fashion always causes some sort of controversy, but someone shouldn’t be pegged as a terrorist for what they are wearing - perhaps unless they happen to be wearing a t-shirt that says, “I’m a terrorist.” What do you guys think of this controversy? Do you see the scarf as a terrorist symbol?

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Published:: 05.29.08 / 6pm by Ling Ling

Category:: Fashion, That's Fresh, Trends

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jeffmo 05.29.08 / 10pm

i guess everyone who wears a bandanna around their necks is a train robber or cowboy according to the ultra-right sympathizers.. ludicrous i say!

Jawn Haha 05.30.08 / 8am

hahaha, looks like people are just trying to find things to do… ultra-super-conservative people need to busy themselves on the less obvious and dangerous people… Rachael Ray is trying to promote donuts!!! you’ve got to be kidding me if that is a sign of terrorism… so, America should apologize for allowing the mass production of these terrorist symbolizing scarfs and have massive recall on all the products… womp womp, yea right.

db 05.31.08 / 2pm

The keffiyeh is a traditional Arab headdress and of course, in America, that equates to a symbol of terrorism.

These scarves were sold at Urban Outfitters but eventually by pro-Israeli groups because it is a symbol of Palestinian nationalism and we all know that also apparently means “terrorism”.

EDIT: the sentence should read, “but was eventually pulled off the shelves due to complains by Pro-Israeli groups…”

BlueSteel 06.01.08 / 12pm

i think ppl fail to realize that these scarves, also known as shemaghs, are also worn by the british military, not just “terrorists” or pro-palestinian supporters.

hell, for all we know, rachel ray is probably showing her support for british SAS. :\

polieburrr 06.01.08 / 6pm

The shemagh has been a sign of Palestinian nationalism worn by Palestinians and sympathizers mostly because of its visibility in the 60s when the Israeli-Palestinian conflict erupted into the international scene. It`s really sad that it`s associated with terrorism now because in all honesty Israel has always been the biggest bully.

It`s also sad how in our culture, this politically charged symbol has become just another fashion item. This is ourstory being lost.

polieburrr 06.01.08 / 7pm

Urban Outfitters continues to sell “shemaghs” but in different patterns which do not resemble those of traditional shemaghs. I saw one the other day at the Urban in downtown San Diego with a blue/white color scheme sporting anchors and golden nastiness.

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