While I agree this is ridiculous because her scarf looks simply like a scarf, I’d like to play the devil’s advocate. We must remember symbols have always represented an important part of all cultures throughout time. Had Rachel Ray worn a swastika arm band or white hood the world would have been appalled. I am amazed that certain forms of dress have become en vogue. As an expatriate from the U.S. it disturbs me that we can be so insensitive especially after 911 and I can only attribute this to ignorance. For many of us living elsewhere in the world, we see up close what these symbols represent. These organizations and governments actively support the suppression of women, the banning of freedom of religion and speech, and the tacit acceptance of violence against innocent human beings all in the name of a cause or belief. Have we become so P.C. that we refuse to tell the truth or are we somehow hoping that our own human/democratic values are also shared by all? Read, listen and observe. Actions always speak louder than words. Remember, symbols are powerful messages!
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Astrid - 29-May-2008 at 12:08 pm
We agree that the scarf is just a scarf to 99% of the population and anything else is just an over-reaction.
We had a billboard of a HUGE knee for a knee surgeon, but it always looked like, um, “buns” to me. So what?
Victor Tabbycat - 29-May-2008 at 1:09 pm
Yesh….humans are so crazy. Dunkin makes my human’s afternoons when they are falling asleep at their desks. Humans are just unbelievable sometimes.
Latte - 29-May-2008 at 1:36 pm
I think they are totally WRONG to have pulled the ad. Grow up, people. It is a scarf.
Roxy Dragon Pebbles - 29-May-2008 at 5:28 pm
Amen! Our Mommy can’t believe Dunkin Donuts caved in and pulled that ad.
Rocky, Angie, & S'more - 29-May-2008 at 5:47 pm
This is so silly. Of course, it is just a scarf. I would have thought more of Dunkin Donuts if they had refused to pull the ad.
Karen Jo - 29-May-2008 at 9:03 pm
While I agree this is ridiculous because her scarf looks simply like a scarf, I’d like to play the devil’s advocate. We must remember symbols have always represented an important part of all cultures throughout time. Had Rachel Ray worn a swastika arm band or white hood the world would have been appalled. I am amazed that certain forms of dress have become en vogue. As an expatriate from the U.S. it disturbs me that we can be so insensitive especially after 911 and I can only attribute this to ignorance. For many of us living elsewhere in the world, we see up close what these symbols represent. These organizations and governments actively support the suppression of women, the banning of freedom of religion and speech, and the tacit acceptance of violence against innocent human beings all in the name of a cause or belief. Have we become so P.C. that we refuse to tell the truth or are we somehow hoping that our own human/democratic values are also shared by all? Read, listen and observe. Actions always speak louder than words. Remember, symbols are powerful messages!
Betty - 29-May-2008 at 10:25 pm
I’m out of the loop.
Can you enlighten me about what is going on?sss’s mom
Scooby, Shaggy & Scout - 30-May-2008 at 8:51 am
Me too! I’m intrigued. I’m guess people took offence to an advert that we haven’t got in the UK. Do tell more.
Author - 31-May-2008 at 12:41 am