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Dunkin Donuts Pulls Ad Featuring Rachael Ray in a Scarf that Looks Too Much like an Arab Keffiyeh

By mmog37, published May 29, 2008
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I can't believe that I am actually about to type the following sentence but a "Dunkin Donuts Ad featuring Rachel Ray Has Been Banned Due to It's Terrorist Symbolism." After receiving tons of pressure and threats of a boycott, Dunkin Donuts has decided to pull an ad featuring Rachel Ray. The reason, because the black and white scarf she was wearing vaguely resemble a keffiyeh. According to some of the masterminds who led the charge to have the commercial pulled, the keffiyeh is synonymous with terrorism.

Initially the spokes people for the Donut franchise brushed off any claims of terrorist symbolism, stating that it was just a black and white paisley scarf. However the mounting pressure has forced their hand. Dunkin Donuts pulled the ad featuring Rachel Ray, stating that;

"In a recent online ad, Rachael Ray is wearing a black-and-white silk scarf with a paisley design. It was selected by her stylist for the advertising shoot. Absolutely no symbolism was intended. However, given the possibility of misperception, we are no longer using the commercial."

Personally I'm kind of glad that they pulled the commercial, because it wasn't just symbolic of terrorism, it was an actual part of a terrorist plot. A plot to undermine my sanity, by torturing and tempting me with the thought of fresh warm blueberry cake donuts and a cup of that lovely black java, only to realize that the closest Dunkin Donuts franchise is hundreds of miles away in the next state. It's part of the Shock and Awe treatment, first create the strong desire for donuts and coffee, a desire so strong that I will consider making the drive to Illinois. Were I to give in to this desire the crippling blow awaits me at the gas pump when I try to fill up for the journey. (A 40 gallon tank at $4.00 a gallon you do the math!)

Rachel Ray Dunkin Donuts Add Banned for Terrorist Symbolism
Rachel Ray Dunkin Donuts Add Banned for Terrorist Symbolism

Don't be taken in by their sweet innocent look, these donuts are part of a terrorist plot.

Credit: Bubbels

Copyright: http://www.sxc.hu/Bubbels

Takeaways
  • Some people have way too much time on their hands.
  • When is a scarf more than a scarf?
  • Rachel Should consider herself lucky, she could have been arrested & questioned as a terrorist.
Did You Know?
We should have these people searching for Osama, if they can find terrorist as well as they find terrorist symbolism, the war on terror is as good as won!
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lol, bioterrorism of the worst kind :) Sheri

Posted on 06/28/2008 at 3:06:30 AM

 
Another great, funny read! I, too, am tired of living in a nation where every little thing sets off the "KNEE-JERK-REACTION" alarm in people! Funny thing, it looked like just a scarf to me. Incidentally, back in the 90s, I did alot of construction for a living before the boom went to bust! To keep the hot Southern sun off my head and shoulders, I used to wear a black head-dress similar to what Arabs wear (they all nicknamed me "the Iron Sheik"). God forbid I ever walked around wearing that thing NOW! Is EVERYONE a pansy that's scared of their own shadow anymore?

Posted on 06/09/2008 at 12:06:38 PM

 
Although not surprised, since money and the bottom line seem to rule most decisions made in America now, I'm very disappointed in Dunkin Donuts for caving in to this mindlessness. I wish they would have would have demonstrated backbone and refused to pull the ad. By caving in, they lend credence to and validate this lunacy. As a result, I won't do business with Dunkin Donuts now. Another great article mm.

Posted on 06/08/2008 at 5:06:31 PM

 
Sounds like SOMEONE might need another cup of coffee . . . ;-)

Posted on 06/04/2008 at 2:06:16 PM

 
Thanks for commenting all...I keep coming back to look at the donuts...feeling like Homer Simpson...ummmm dooooonuts *drooling*

Posted on 06/04/2008 at 12:06:08 PM

 
Great article! I'm afraid I can't give up Dunkin' Donuts coffee! It's soooo much better than Starbucks! All kidding aside, I actually saw that commercial, and was wondering if someone was going to object. Coming from a Jewish background, I can tell you symbols can be scary. Remember the yellow Jewish stars worn in WWII. However, I think this ban goes a little too far.

Posted on 06/04/2008 at 7:06:55 AM

 
If people can't wear a paisley scarf, then I find that a bit absurd. I would actually go out of my way not to go to Dunkin Donuts because of their willingness to waver in their support of a person who did nothing intentionally wrong. Rachel Ray is pretty hyper but funny and to associate her scarf with terrorism...is laughable, IMO. By the way, your humor in this article is super, especially the closing paragraph. Before this, I could never resist Dunkin Donuts either. :)

Posted on 06/04/2008 at 5:06:19 AM

 
Oooooh yummy. My style sensor has a hard enough time trying to match clothes, so if I can't just throw any old scarf on it will certainly hurt all the rightous yo-yos thinking I am trying to make a statement other than a fashion statement.

Posted on 06/03/2008 at 6:06:36 PM

 
Fun read and that picture looks so yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on 06/03/2008 at 1:06:51 PM

 
Crazy isn't it, they ban Rachel Ray's commercial because of a scarf, yet let someone who will not put his hand over his heart for the American flag, run for president!!

Posted on 06/02/2008 at 6:06:39 PM

 
definitely blown out of proportion. I can see what Betty is saying, but in this case, I believe it really was just a scarf. As for the donuts, I haven't had one in a while. I think that will be breakfast tomorrow. LOL :-)

Posted on 05/30/2008 at 8:05:39 PM

 
LORL Because the only terror to this whole act is the fact that the gas alone to go to try and fined me one or should I say a dozen of these tasty treats is terror alone. People we must all realize that celebrities are only mere pawns to the commercial industry. They show up for appointments and other people dress them. Thanks MMOG for the article but can you cut us all a break on the tasty food pictures :)

Posted on 05/30/2008 at 11:05:33 AM

 
Betty I appreciate your opinion...but sometimes a scarf is just a scarf. I have been told that whatever you are looking for you will find...you said "Had Rachel Ray worn a swastika arm band or white hood the world would have been appalled." and you are probably right...but she didn't she wore a scarf plain and simple...and someone who didn't like it decided to make a big stink and then people who thought the same way added to it and a company who's only agenda was to sell some more coffee and donuts was forced to give in. Democracy is cool and all...but some people simply know how to work the system and push people's fear button causing them to see the boogey man around every corner...this time he was hanging around Rachel's neck.

Posted on 05/30/2008 at 7:05:57 AM

 
Thanks Louisa364...and tempting, just don't swipe any keys and go joyriding LOL

Posted on 05/30/2008 at 7:05:25 AM

 
Good article mm...:)

Posted on 05/30/2008 at 2:05:34 AM

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