Cenk Uygur
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Sexy Burkas No Longer For Sale
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October 8, 2016
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7:36Now PlayingYou won’t be able to buy this costume for Halloween. Cenk Uygur, Brett Erlich, Alonzo Bodden, and Amberia Allen, hosts of The Young Turks, break it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
“A ‘sexy burka’ outfit listed for sale on Amazon has been removed from the site following complaints of cultural insensitivity and racism.
The fancy dress item, being sold through Amazon Marketplace, was described as a “gorgeous sexy outfit made from a lovely soft stretch material.” It was priced at £18.99 with free delivery.
The Evening Standard reports that some customers had described the garment as “racist” before it was withdrawn from sale, with one commenting: “It’s not a joke. Whoever you are fear Allah.”
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Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Brett Erlich, Alonzo Bodden, Amberia Allen
Cast: Cenk Uygur, Brett Erlich, Alonzo Bodden, Amberia Allen
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