Anyone can tell that I’m all for being socially aware and active. I may disagree with your cause or not even care at all but at least you’re doing something about it. Fight the power man!
Sometimes however, I wish people would use their energy on more pressing issues:
http://www.usmagazine.com/rachael-ray-ad-pulled-by-dunkin-donuts
Ok, I get it. But, seriously? Let’s consider this ad and Rachel Ray’s ‘wardrobe malfunction’
1. Was anyone seriously offended? Or was this just an opportunity for Conservatives to demonstrate their ‘war on terror’. Why not use your time fighting ‘the axis of evil’ then impressing on people’s civil liberties of being allowed to wear pretty much whatever the hell they want?
2. After seeing this ad did anyone run out, buy one of those scarves and decide that they’d missed their calling as a suicide bomber?
3. Does anyone believe that Dunkin Doughnuts has a secret initiative to promote terrorist activities? I don’t even think they serve ‘freedom fries’
And another point: since when does that traditional Arab headdress IMMEDIATELY equate with Muslim extremism? I guess anyone who wears one of these hats
(http://www.shorelineoftahoe.com/store/images/W/B8-B8K13101-05.jpg) obviously supports Castro and socialism.
What bothers me even more is that Dunkin’ Doughnuts gave creditability to these allegations by removing the ad! Yeah, I know they don’t want to offend anyone but by removing the ad they are essentially agreeing that there is something offensive about the scarf.
All this ranting has made me want to go shopping, anyone know where I can get that cute scarf?
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