Converse are the maker of some classic footwear , they're most famous for the ubiquitous Chuck Taylor athletic shoe. Some years back they did a series of shoes to honour Jimi Hendrix and did a shoe with the Axis Bold As Love graphics. Some Hindus found the shoe offensive , and it was recalled.
Today they fetch over $600 Cdn.
Image from the net
Quote from: morrow on November 25, 2024, 03:49:07 PMConverse are the maker of some classic footwear , they're most famous for the ubiquitous Chuck Taylor athletic shoe. Some years back they did a series of shoes to honour Jimi Hendrix and did a shoe with the Axis Bold As Love graphics. Some Hindus found the shoe offensive , and it was recalled.
Today they fetch over $600 Cdn.
Image from the net
Do you know why it was consdered offensive? I don't know the imagery.
Probably because Mr Hendrix is portrayed as a Hindu god.
(https://i.discogs.com/27JqDA5Hi80q4j2nv4DNDl8vw3HzydECG-zjf3RH26E/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTExOTcx/MTQtMTM2ODEzNTE1/MS02MzgxLmpwZWc.jpeg)
It appears Hindu have equally as little sense of humor as Muslims.
I'm sure they had no idea who Mr Hendrix was.
and they are cultural barbarians to boot! :mrgreen:
Look at that ole Dutch colonialist denigrating - as usual - Asians! :mrgreen:
I think those Hendrix Chucks look cool and so - Holy Cow! - does Shiva!
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/9-13-2022/IbJZgy.gif)
Quote from: uwe on November 26, 2024, 06:34:09 PMLook at that ole Dutch colonialist denigrating - as usual - Asians! :mrgreen:
Not just Asians, Uwe. :mrgreen: