Know what you wear
Posted by Daniel McPherson on July 12, 2007
Cameron Diaz thinks Communism is cool:
Actress Cameron Diaz has apologised for carrying a bag in Peru which featured a political slogan likely to be considered offensive by local people.
The Shrek star visited the historical Machu Picchu site with a green bag which had a red star and the words “serve the people” printed in Chinese.
This is something I often think about. I’m constantly left wondering if that super cool dufus over there actually knows what C.C.C.P. stands for. Or if that urban anti-globalisation protestor really understands the Che Guevara approach to “politics”. Or if that bloke wearing the ray-bans and German army shirt simply likes the colours or is trying to say something deeper.
For me personally, it even goes so far as avoiding “camo”, that and the fact that I rarely need to hide in the bushes during day to day life. I especially dislike it on kids, with it leaving me with the same feeling as seeing them run around with toy guns.
In the end this comes down to simply having some sensitivity to the very real ideologies that these symbols represent. They are NOT fashion statements, they mean something, they represent something.
To some people the sign on Camerons bag is as hurtful as the the swastika is. Lets hope the coolest kids don’t suddenly consider that “In Vogue”.
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Diaz apologises for Maoist slogan
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Tms said
Hi Daniel,
you have some good points regarding the “kids” that might not really know who Ernesto Guevara was etc. Same applies to the “camo” kids. Though i have the feeling that they do use such kind of outfit in order to do a statement (correct or wrong). A Statement to their family, friends…to the society. They probably want to state their believes, habits and what kind of “Label” they are.
From the other side, this is happening in every age and social level. From the Heavy metal funs (dressed all in a similar way) to the Rap “yo-yo” kids..until the bankers. Have you ever noticed that the majority of the bankers are always dressed in a similar way? Yes, i know, they do not have any political symbol/phrase printed on their shirts, but still they want be part of the “Label”.
Finally, I agree with you that these symbols do represent something specific and should not be jeopardized in such a way.
Have a great day
Tms