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Stereotype of the Month Entry
(1/2/03)


Another Stereotype of the Month entry:

Hi there, I found the following image on ebay and thought you might be interested in it.

judy

McDonalds !! Indian Headdress !! PIN

Rob's comment
A clown as a chief. What more evidence do you need that mainstream America views Indian headdresses as comical costumes, not as serious ceremonial regalia?

P.S. Since eBay removes items after 90 days, the link is no longer valid.

More of McDonald's in the Stereotype of the Month contest
McDonald's says Native children don't need scholarships
"McIndian" Night

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