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We have hate mail, hate crimes and now hate couture? Does someone need to get a life?


Rachael Ray ad pulled as pundit sees terror link
Malkin claimed scarf similar to those worn by murderous Islamic extremists

MSNBC
updated 1 hour, 2 minutes ago

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.


"However, as of this past weekend, we are no longer using the online ad because the possibility of misperception detracted from its original intention to promote our iced coffee."

In her column, Malkin also noted that it could appear at times that actor Colin Farrell, rapper Kanye West and Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean have been photographed in similar scarves that were "distinctive hate couture."

Oh, but it's the Muslims (I am told) who are against freedom of speech. The Muslims and, of course, their agents - the Liberals!

This is just a black flag operation to confuse us about the truth of the Muslim takeover.

Michelle Malkin is a secret agent of Osama! Yes, it all makes perfect sense now.

Yasser Arafat popularised a fashion trend? 'Yeah, I'm going for that elderly beardy Middle Eastern statesman look, its all the rage right now'

Yasser Arafat popularised a fashion trend? 'Yeah, I'm going for that elderly beardy Middle Eastern statesman look, its all the rage right now'

Statesman? Don't you mean corrupt-as-fuck ex-terrorist, with bad breath, and a horrible sense of compromise and policy?

Good grief, Michelle Malkin is an idiot.

Fun fact: It's not a kiffiyeh. According to people who know this sort of thing, it doesn't even look anything like a kiffiyeh.

A picture has yet to be shown of this "scarf", thus the story is worthless.

Statesman? Don't you mean corrupt-as-fuck ex-terrorist, with bad breath, and a horrible sense of compromise and policy?

In other words, statesman.

I can't say I know what a 'couture' is, but this seems ridiculous.

If I was this lobbyist person I would have pointed out how much more offensive the use of Rachael Ray is, in comparison to an inanimate bit of cloth.

Censorship by peer pressuere. I don't know the correct term, but I sure know it when I see it. Or read it I suppose.

Too bad the story didn't read "Hate Coulter Says Michelle Malkin"

That would provide for an interesting bitch fight.:D

Too bad the story didn't read "Hate Coulter Says Michelle Malkin"

That would provide for an interesting bitch fight.:D

In order for it to be a bitch fight it'd have to be between two women.

In other words, statesman.

No, no, no. Politician. Statesmen usually forgo the "as-fuck" part in the corrupt.

In order for it to be a bitch fight it'd have to be between two women.

*calls the fire department because someone just got burned*

Last time I checked, the Bedouin popularized the Kiffiyeh, not Arafat. Seeing as the Bedouin have been wearing them for, oh, I don't know, a couple of centuries?

We have hate mail, hate crimes and now hate couture? Does someone need to get a life?
A link for you:

The keffiyeh kerfuffle (http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/28/the-keffiyeh-kerfuffle/)

Michelle Malkin = hate couture :(

http://michellemalkin.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/1ddrr.jpg

Who is Michelle Malkin and why the fuck should anyone care about her opinions?

A picture has yet to be shown of this "scarf", thus the story is worthless.

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photo_StoryLevel/080528/080528-ad-rachael-hmed-12p.hmedium.jpg

I like how now we're being told what to, and what not to, wear. Apparently anything that can possibly be contrived into being slightly similar to something a Muslim might possibly wear is helping the terrorists.
Because we all know that:
1. Islamic terrorists, after a hard day's suicide bombing, all like to relax with a cup of joe and a couple of their favourite donuts from Dunkin' Donuts.
2. If you wear anything remotely close to something an Arab might wear, you're letting the terrorists win. Nothing yells, "Freedom of expression" like rigid conformity to a TV network's concept of fashion.

I wonder why FOX hasn't attacked this group for promoting terrorists by wearing keffiyehs:
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/910/ssh11tz5.jpg
which is a damn sight more keffiyeh than the ratty, tatty doily cloth the Donut's girl is wearing in her ad.

The scarf isn't even that attractive. :(

Michelle Malkin, isn't she the Filipino American version of Ann Coulter? You'd think news agents would learn to satirize her for the lulz whenever she opens her mouth. Their ratings would shoot through the roof more than if they capitulate to her ravings.

and why the fuck should anyone care about her opinions?

Because like American Idol, enough morons actually pay attention and believe that shit to where everyone else has to deal with the inconvenience.

http://www.english.wayne.edu/fac_pages/ewatten/images/post29/honecker.jpg

This is the look I'm going for.

Rachael Ray is the anti-Christ.

In order for it to be a bitch fight it'd have to be between two women.

Ba-ZING!

At least I've heard of Coulter. I felt my IQ physically erode with every moment I spent looking at her Web site. "Jihadi chic", for fuck's sake.

Michelle Malkin....


http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/2513/moronib1.png (http://imageshack.us)

Statesman? Don't you mean corrupt-as-fuck ex-terrorist, with bad breath, and a horrible sense of compromise and policy?

No, that ones in a Coma....

I wonder why FOX hasn't attacked this group for promoting terrorists by wearing keffiyehs:
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/910/ssh11tz5.jpg
which is a damn sight more keffiyeh than the ratty, tatty doily cloth the Donut's girl is wearing in her ad.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner.

I'm pretty sure terrorists also wear shoes; so no shoes should ever be shown on TV.

I'm pretty sure terrorists also wear shoes; so no shoes should ever be shown on TV.

They're also human, so no humans on TV or print media either. While this means the end of known media reporting, on the bright side, nuts like Michelle Malkin will be permanently shut up.

malkin looks hot so she can say what ever she wants.

malkin looks hot so she can say what ever she wants.She would look even hotter if you set her on fire.

She would look even hotter if you set her on fire.
*Getz torch. Haz big smile*

*Getz torch. Haz big smile*

Not until after i am done with her guys.

They're also human, so no humans on TV or print media either. While this means the end of known media reporting, on the bright side, nuts like Michelle Malkin will be permanently shut up.

I fail to see how that rule would stop Michelle Malkin.
Couldn't resist.

I can't say I know what a 'couture' is, but this seems ridiculous.

If I was this lobbyist person I would have pointed out how much more offensive the use of Rachael Ray is, in comparison to an inanimate bit of cloth.

Rachael is pretty good looking, and she's always acting like she's in a good mood. What's so objectionable about her? Granted she can be a bit saccharine.

I read the comments on her site. I physically felt my brain die with each passing second...

I fail to see how that rule would stop Michelle Malkin.
Couldn't resist.

It'd stop her tripe from being aired. Trolls like her survive on attention and controversy. Without it, she'll wither away like the wicked witch she is and crumble into dust.

Either that or she'd realize just exactly how worthless her opinions are and actually make something useful of her self.

scarf = muslims = terrorists


yeah, that makes sense

white bedsheets on your head = KKK = terrorism/racism

I guess it would have been ok for her to wear a white sheet with a pointed top over her head, with little eye holes cut out, and a nice red satin lining.

The symbols may not mean anything to you, but they certainly mean something to others. To many, the Palestinian scarf is symbolic of armed men who blow up innocent women and children for sport.

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photo_StoryLevel/080528/080528-ad-rachael-hmed-12p.hmedium.jpg

I like how now we're being told what to, and what not to, wear. Apparently anything that can possibly be contrived into being slightly similar to something a Muslim might possibly wear is helping the terrorists.
Because we all know that:
1. Islamic terrorists, after a hard day's suicide bombing, all like to relax with a cup of joe and a couple of their favourite donuts from Dunkin' Donuts.
2. If you wear anything remotely close to something an Arab might wear, you're letting the terrorists win. Nothing yells, "Freedom of expression" like rigid conformity to a TV network's concept of fashion.

Jeez, doesnt that pic just scream "TERRORIST", what with the latte and pink tree and all...;)

Stupid neo-convict-publicists...

white bedsheets on your head = KKK = terrorism/racism

I guess it would have been ok for her to wear a white sheet with a pointed top over her head, with little eye holes cut out, and a nice red satin lining.

The symbols may not mean anything to you, but they certainly mean something to others. To many, the Palestinian scarf is symbolic of armed men who blow up innocent women and children for sport.

Like this guy: http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/910/ssh11tz5.jpg

It's a mother fucking scarf. It's not a head scarf, it's a regular around the neck sort. It's not something I'd care for seeing someone wear, but hell there are fashion disasters walking around all.

Like this guy: http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/910/ssh11tz5.jpg

It's a mother fucking scarf. It's not a head scarf, it's a regular around the neck sort. It's not something I'd care for seeing someone wear, but hell there are fashion disasters walking around all.

Exactly. On the other hand, looking too much like the enemy doesn't do anything for your longevity in combat.

Exactly. On the other hand, looking too much like the enemy doesn't do anything for your longevity in combat.

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Must be important to sales though.

Both Dunkin Donuts and Rachel Ray caved on this one fast.

scarf = muslims = terrorists


yeah, that makes sense

This episode of Moronic Math is brought to you from the geniuses behind Barack Hussein Obama = Muslim = Terrorist

It'd stop her tripe from being aired. Trolls like her survive on attention and controversy. Without it, she'll wither away like the wicked witch she is and crumble into dust.

Either that or she'd realize just exactly how worthless her opinions are and actually make something useful of her self.
Despite her bad choices in life, she should still be allowed freedom of speech, unless of course it transcends into hate speech?

Exactly. On the other hand, looking too much like the enemy doesn't do anything for your longevity in combat.

Going on the US record, looking like Americans, Canadians or Brits may not help much either.

Don't you have questions to answer on this thread
Link (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=557663)
, or is that yet another one you've decided is too much for you?

To many, the Palestinian scarf is symbolic of armed men who blow up innocent women and children for sport.

For sport? Don't suppose you could substantiate that......?

Going on the US record, looking like Americans, Canadians or Brits may not help much either.

Don't you have questions to answer on this thread
Link (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=557663)
, or is that yet another one you've decided is too much for you?

I've posted many times over the past few years how fucked up the UN is, how deeply they were involved in the Rwanda massacre, how Annan stopped the Belgians from doing their actual job, Kosovo, etc.

With links. You've been here just as long, and I guess you'll have to go back and use the search function to find them again.

Those threads and links, and the pwnage that I had, made two Canadian posters of some repute quit NS permanently.

I've posted (....)permanently.

Seeing as you've trotted out a number of errors, inaccuracies and the usual less than specific libellous shite so far (and given your track record of lies, plagarism, false crows of "victory" and trolling) you'll pardon me if I point out that your word isn't really worth taking for it.

Despite her bad choices in life, she should still be allowed freedom of speech, unless of course it transcends into hate speech?

She's free to speak all she wants, including hate speech. We however do not have to listen to her.

white bedsheets on your head = KKK = terrorism/racism

I guess it would have been ok for her to wear a white sheet with a pointed top over her head, with little eye holes cut out, and a nice red satin lining.

The symbols may not mean anything to you, but they certainly mean something to others. To many, the Palestinian scarf is symbolic of armed men who blow up innocent women and children for sport.

This arguement might hold water if she actually were wearing a keffiyeh.

SHE ISN'T

This arguement might hold water if she actually were wearing a keffiyeh.

SHE ISN'T

My argument holds water because Dunkin Donuts and Rachel Ray caved to their customers.

It doesn't really matter what you think - it only matters what the execs at Dunkin Donuts think.

If you realize that Dunkin Donuts has a large Jewish constituency (they run the only national chain that is kosher certified), it suddenly matters.

My argument holds water because Dunkin Donuts and Rachel Ray caved to their customers.


No, they caved into fear of bad publicity - a not unknown occurrence over a range of issues. The whole thing didn't go on long enough for customers to be involved significantly one way or the other.

I see that you envisage the same herd mentality for the Jewish community as you seem to for the muslims, however. It shows parity of underestimation. I'm sure they're flattered.

No, they caved into fear of bad publicity - a not unknown occurrence over a range of issues. The whole thing didn't go on long enough for customers to be involved significantly one way or the other.

I see that you envisage the same herd mentality for the Jewish community as you seem to for the muslims, however. It shows parity of underestimation. I'm sure they're flattered.

You weren't at the JCC in Rockville, MD, lately, where they discussed this. There's a Dunkin Donuts in the JCC there, and they were threatening to close it permanently unless something was done.

Good to see you're just as ignorant about Jews as you usually are.

I've posted many times over the past few years how fucked up the UN is, how deeply they were involved in the Rwanda massacre, how Annan stopped the Belgians from doing their actual job, Kosovo, etc.Yes, but you often fail to admit they were your puppets/previous incarnations.

You weren't at the JCC in Rockville, MD, lately, where they discussed this. There's a Dunkin Donuts in the JCC there, and they were threatening to close it permanently unless something was done.

Good to see you're just as ignorant about Jews as you usually are.

damn jews taking over the world. better import some hamas types.

Exactly. On the other hand, looking too much like the enemy doesn't do anything for your longevity in combat.

......

*picks up telephone*
"Hello.... reality? Yeh, you're needed down here. As quickly as possible if you please".

Oh no it's the fashion police! doo new newnewnew newnew, doo new newnewnew newnew

and couture is a frenchy word that basicly means fashion. A common phrase is Haute Couture (pronounced Ho Coo-tur, Im serious) which means High Fashion

Ah yes, PAACC* strikes again. Even Rachael Ray is not beyond their reach.

(PAACC: Patriotic Americans Against Comfy Clothes. Their mission: to eradicate public display of any clothing that might, if squinted at by an inebriated person from a distance, might vaguely resemble something once worn by some variety of muslim. (Muslims, of course, are always terrorists.) Among their targets:

Scarves
Sandals
Bathrobes
Long skirts
Loose long-sleeved shirts
Sunglasses

Membership in PAACC is growing every day, though it has had some difficulty attracting members in northern states as the only sartorial choices left to the truly patriotic are the swimsuit and the bike short.)

Ah yes, PAACC* strikes again. Even Rachael Ray is not beyond their reach.

(PAACC: Patriotic Americans Against Comfy Clothes. Their mission: to eradicate public display of any clothing that might, if squinted at by an inebriated person from a distance, might vaguely resemble something once worn by some variety of muslim. (Muslims, of course, are always terrorists.) Among their targets:

Scarves
Sandals
Bathrobes
Long skirts
Loose long-sleeved shirts
Sunglasses

Membership in PAACC is growing every day, though it has had some difficulty attracting members in northern states as the only sartorial choices left to the truly patriotic are the swimsuit and the bike short.)

I really hate that you made me think of Robert Heinlein's The Puppet Masters - the book, not the movie.

(pronounced Ho Coo-tur, Im serious)oat coo-tür, actually...

I really hate that you made me think of Robert Heinlein's The Puppet Masters - the book, not the movie.

Dang, I thought I'd suppressed all memory of that book until you mentioned the title. I guess it was running around in my subconscious. Damn you, Heinlein!

Now that I think about it, maybe Rachael Ray is so monomaniacally cheery because she's hosting a slug that isn't very good at mimicking human behavior.

white bedsheets on your head = KKK = terrorism/racism

I guess it would have been ok for her to wear a white sheet with a pointed top over her head, with little eye holes cut out, and a nice red satin lining.

The symbols may not mean anything to you, but they certainly mean something to others. To many, the Palestinian scarf is symbolic of armed men who blow up innocent women and children for sport.

This has got to be one of the more absurd 'arguments' I've seen you make. People WEAR scarfs normally. It's CLOTHING. It's not indigenous to any group or ideology, or even region or culture.

While KKK uniforms are not normal clothing (even for KKK), they are not indigenous to any group, ideology, region or culture. They do have only one meaning.

Comparing the two shows some kind of deliberate, or accidental stupidity on your part.

f you realize that Dunkin Donuts has a large Jewish constituency (they run the only national chain that is kosher certified), it suddenly matters.

Oh? I'm Jewish and I'm all for the freedom to wear whatever clothing you want. Sorry, if you wanted to use the "It's for the Jews" argument, I didn't mean to piss all over it. You can still do it. I'm sure you were leading up to the "You muslim-loving anti-semites!" climax. Don't let me interrupt.

oat coo-tür, actually...

Ya you're so smart

Rachael Ray is the anti-Christ.

Does that mean it's a sin for me to fantasize about her suck-starting my schwantz, swallowing (after a swish or two), and prounouncing my offering "de-lish"?

Oh? I'm Jewish and I'm all for the freedom to wear whatever clothing you want. Sorry, if you wanted to use the "It's for the Jews" argument, I didn't mean to piss all over it. You can still do it. I'm sure you were leading up to the "You muslim-loving anti-semites!" climax. Don't let me interrupt.

You know what the best part about his arguement is?

"OMG Rachael Ray is supporting Palastinian terrorists by wearing that scarf! It makes sense because the company she is advertising for has a large Jewish base!"



Wait wait wait....it makes sense that she is supporting a group with symbolism that seeks the death of Israel, BECAUSE the company is in league with the Jews?


Hotwife. That was a pathetic attempt.

Good grief, Michelle Malkin is an idiot.

Yes. This is well known, and has been for a while though. :)

Hotwife. That was a pathetic attempt.

Honestly, compared to the other arguments Whispering Legs/Deep Kimchi/Remote Observer/Eve Online has made, this is pretty good.

Does that mean it's a sin for me to fantasize about her suck-starting my schwantz, swallowing (after a swish or two), and prounouncing my offering "de-lish"?

It's gotta be done with a little E-V-O-O and it's yum-o, not delish.

Honestly, compared to the other arguments Whispering Legs/Deep Kimchi/Remote Observer/Eve Online has made, this is pretty good.

Sad, isn't it?

You weren't at the JCC in Rockville, MD, lately, where they discussed this. There's a Dunkin Donuts in the JCC there, and they were threatening to close it permanently unless something was done..

O LOOK - TEH ANEKDOTAL EVIDENSE!!!!!. And your previous record on that score makes it all the better. Remember getting your ass handed to you over the 'pork off the school menu' thing? Salad days...salad days....


Good to see you're just as ignorant about Jews as you usually are.

So you're saying I'm wrong and Jews are a hive mind? Well, certainly this would explain their comic timing....And there we were, thinking it was all done in the editing suite.....

I think Ray should sue Malkin to recoup all the money she won't be getting now since the ad got pulled. That will teach the conservapundits.

Behold, proof that its McCain thats the closet muslim....
link (http://gawker.com/5003288/mccain-daughter-dons-islamic-terror-scarf)

Obviously this is an endorsement of Sharia law, whipping, stoning and bombing and war and capital punishment and stuff thats just wrong.

To many, the Palestinian scarf is symbolic of armed men who blow up innocent women and children for sport.

The many meaning mentally challenged toddlers in adult bodies who will jump at any shadow merely to continue fear mongering and censoring people (read: crushing first amendment rights) for their own twisted agendas and hate spewing. Michelle Malkin is one of them. Are you one of them? Actually, you are. The bolded section proves it. A hate mongerer, a liar, an advocate of genocide (don't think I've forgotten your "sterilize/kill the muslims" comments DK), and without any redeeming value as a human being.

Despite her bad choices in life, she should still be allowed freedom of speech, unless of course it transcends into hate speech?

She can say whatever she wants. It doesn't mean she has to be given the medium for spreading whatever trope she can spew any further than she can shout it with her lungs.

I actually have one of those. I bought it over a decade ago, before it became a political statement. For a time I used it as part of my Renaissance Faire costume, now it's just a handy scarf. It seems a pity that, if I wear it in public, I'll be subject to harassment. All this for a seemingly insignificant fashion accessory that you can't even hide a bomb under.

Damnit. Now I have to avoid Dunkin' Donuts and never shop at their outlets again due to their stupidity.

Man, it's difficult to keep track of all the stupidity floating around...

Damnit. Now I have to avoid Dunkin' Donuts and never shop at their outlets again due to their stupidity.

Man, it's difficult to keep track of all the stupidity floating around...

I believe that I posted in another thread that it's a dogpile of stupid...

The blessed chris wears one of those things, I swear. We've got him!

I believe that I posted in another thread that it's a dogpile of stupid...

Never seen it being a "dogpile of stupid" stop you before....