Puuulllleeeeaaaasssseeee!!!!

The only reason the saying is funny (to some) is because of the irony. It has NOTHING to do with the perception that the Chinese can't pronounce the "r" sound. When this is done, the "r" sound doesn't simply disappear, it translates to an "L" sound. The funny part about "Wong" is it's frequency as a Chinese last name. And whose fault is it that many Chinese own and operate laundrymats? And HOW IS THAT OFFENSIVE? You can't POSSIBLY compare this to stuttering (a medical condition) or the racist depiction of black Americans in our past. Those folks that were protesting simply have nothing better to do. Which is probably why my dry cleaning is a week late...

Rick: What the heck is rachmanus? As for the "guilt" suggestion, I can't see another reason for an otherwise intelligent individual to champion such a petty cause. While the logo in question does reference stereotypes, they do not enter the realm of offensive or hurtful slurs as you suggest. It is simply a PUN. Oftentimes when someone feels guilty for something they tend to overcompensate.

tailgater rachmones (i mispelled it before) is almost a non translateable hebrew word. start with the "walk a mile in my moccasins" add compassion, pity, feeling and understanding of the other person's soul. it is at the heart of jewish thought and feeling. of course it assumes the other person is not a complete a**hole.

eleltea, RICKAMAVEN, thanks for the nice words. I guess a shirt(or sign,or magazine)like that can only be found offensive by members of the group depicted. Respect for other peoples feelings isn't political correctness. It's common courtesy. For A&F it's an economic decision. The controversy is unlikely to gain them business. I could be wrong. Do you think the shirts will fly off the shelves?

Rick: nice.