Reader ‘Dunkin’ asked me my thoughts on the Rachel Ray – Dunkin Donuts controversy. I have been talking about this issue extensively with my coworkers lately, so I’ll just reiterate myself here. I’m extremely disappointed that Dunkin Donuts backed down and listen to a misguided blogger, who is obviously oblivious to Arab and Muslim culture and diversity.
My grandfather, Saliba (whose name means ‘cross’ in Arabic), wore his Kuffayeh almost his entire life. He never took it off. When he used to go to church, he used to take off the rope circlet, which is placed atop the Kuffayeh (iqal), as a sign of respect.
The Kuffayeh is part of the national dress of a whole nation. It is a shame that it is portrayed in this light by a misguided and (I hate to say it) bigoted blogger who referred to the Kuffayeh as "the traditional scarf of Arab men that has come to symbolize murderous Palestinian jihad." It is unfortunately true that the Kuffayeh was worn by extremists during some of their actions but the acts of a minority should not stain the rich and diverse culture of an entire population.
Ms Malkin, my grandfather, Saliba, along with my uncles and cousins have nothing to do with what you referred to as "murderous Palestinian jihad," so you are way off base here. And it is a shame that Dunkin Donuts complied to these bigoted remarks by an ignorant yet influential blogger.
Michelle Malkin is part of the lunatic fringe of the republican party. She’s of the Ann coulter class. I believe she wrote a book in defense of concentration camps. she regularly makes indefensible statements. Mediamatters.org among other blogsites keep track.
My apologies go out to you for what she implied about the grandfather generation.
“Dick” is right. While I’m sure your grandfather and those of his generation were peaceful men, the scarf has been hijacked (no pun intended) by terrorists who see it as part of their terrorist “uniform.” Haven’t you heard the term “terrorist chic”?
“Dick” is right. While I’m sure your grandfather and those of his generation were peaceful men, the scarf has been hijacked (no pun intended) by terrorists who see it as part of their terrorist “uniform.” Haven’t you heard the term “terrorist chic”?
“Dick” is right. While I’m sure your grandfather and those of his generation were peaceful men, the scarf has been hijacked (no pun intended) by terrorists who see it as part of their terrorist “uniform.” Haven’t you heard the term “terrorist chic”?
If you don’t mind, I’ve mentioned your post here.
It’s really sad to see people thinking like this, those Dunkin Donuts guys must be really silly or may be they are chickens and they were afraid that Jews and Zionists may boycott them because of the Kuffeyeh!
Scarf,
When did I ever say that? I could care less what she wears. Why does everything need to be so controversial? Take things at face value sometimes – don’t read so much into it. All I said was that it’s a plain scarf. Please don’t make the same mistake that Michelle Malkin made and turn something into something it isn’t intended to be.
Dick is 100% right. He is a dick and thats what he is called, his name is reflective of who he really is.