Rachael Ray ad pulled as pundit sees terror link

[PeppyGPhiB]

Yes, this is as ridiculous as it sounds...

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

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."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24860437/
There is a photo in the story of Ray wearing the scarf, which happens to be black and white PAISLEY with a fringed edge. It's nothing like the "garb" Malkin is speaking of, other than it being black and white! Pitiful that Dunkin Donuts pulled the ad.

Rachel Ray:


Yassar Arafat:

[1908Revelations]

Wow. Terrible. Cute scarf RR!

[ZTAMich]

Seriously? Are we THAT hyper sensitive these days??

[TexasWSP]

Who cares. Rachel Ray sucks out loud. I would love an increase in not being able to see her on television.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by ZTAMich

Seriously? Are we THAT hyper sensitive these days??

Originally Posted by TexasWSP

Who cares. Rachel Ray sucks out loud. I would love an increase in not being able to see her on television.

I agree with both of you.
And the term "hyper" may not cover this-what is the next level up?
What is next-a black dress?

[a.e.B.O.T.]

Originally Posted by TexasWSP

Who cares. Rachel Ray sucks out loud. I would love an increase in not being able to see her on television.

Although I second your opinion, the fact that this ad was pulled over a scarf, that is a little silly. Not that the ad was pulled, but that I understand it is necessary for them to pull the ad... however, isn't there such thing as photoshop?

[TexasWSP]

Yeah I agree. Really ridiculous reason for removing the ad.

[SoCalGirl]

Can't they just digitially alter the scarf?

[Thetagirl218]

1. It looks more like a Jewish prayer shawl to me (Other than the color being black not blue).

2. A men's scarf? Hello, women were black or dark colored Hajaibs in Islamic countries! Not those types of scarfs!

This is sooo stupid!

[PhiGam]

I would so do Rachel Ray

[Leslie Anne]

I think what we really need to watch out for are those khaki jackets. We all know who wears them:





AND


Michelle Malkin!


Coincidence? I think not!

We're onto you, Michelle.

[moe.ron]

Originally Posted by a.e.B.O.T.

Although I second your opinion, the fact that this ad was pulled over a scarf, that is a little silly. Not that the ad was pulled, but that I understand it is necessary for them to pull the ad... however, isn't there such thing as photoshop?

I don't understand it. I guess the scarves is more offensive then advocating internment camps.

[TexasWSP]

Originally Posted by PhiGam

I would so do Rachel Ray

If "do" means "light on fire" then yes, I would soooooo do her.

[scbelle]

Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

I think what we really need to watch out for are those khaki jackets. We all know who wears them:





AND


Michelle Malkin!


Coincidence? I think not!

We're onto you, Michelle.

OMGROTFLMAOWTFBBQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was awesome. Khaki jackets are only worn by the lunatic fringe! And can I use RR's scarf and choke Michelle Malkin? That girl blows big chunks.

[shinerbock]

Malkin is awesome.

I'd be fine with the scarf if it was on Giada.