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Dunkin' Donuts pulls ad with Rachel Ray because she's dressed like a terrorist

5/28/2008 10:56AM by Kristen Seymour


Okay, the scarf itself might have bombed, but does anyone really think Rachel Ray could be a terrorist sympathizer? Apparently her wardrobe choice for a recent Dunkin' Donuts ad made people confused enough that the company decided to yank the ad.
%Gallery-23879%You see, she was wearing a scarf that resembled a keffiyeh, which is a traditional headdress worn by Arab men. While most people would probably just think that it was a poor fashion choice, others, like Fox News commentator Michelle Malkin, took it to another level, who ranted about it in her column and threatened a Dunkin Donuts boycott.

The scarf is a black-and-white silk scarf in a paisley design and was selected by a stylist -- Ray's rep swears no symbolism was intended. Gee, you think? If only Rachel Ray were a little less suspicious looking. You know, with more of a slightly annoying girl-next-door appeal ...


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