'Run Hadji Run' fireworks pulled off shelves

Star-Tribune (Minnesota) ^ | July 4, 2009 | JEFF STRICKLER

[ConservativeStatement]

Fireworks called Run Hadji Run were pulled off the shelves of a Wisconsin store after Minnesota Muslims complained that they were racist.

The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) said that both the name and the packaging are demeaning. One side of the package has a drawing of Uncle Sam yanking the long beard of a man in traditional Muslim attire, while the other shows a Stealth bomber flying over a group of Arabs riding camels. In addition, "Hadji" is an honorific for those who have completed the pilgrimage to Mecca.

[ConservativeStatement]

I'm not sure if this was posted. I couldn't get the search to work.

[libh8er]

More appropriate would have been ‘Run Hussein, run..’

[GeronL]

Why would anyone bow to CAIR?? They would love to sell fireworks showing terrorists killing infidels.

[RockinRight]

Can I still buy those on E-bay?

Muslims need to get a sense of humor.

Or perhaps, they could quit bombing and killing and we might not make fun of them.

[stinkerpot65]

Why would murdering, suicide-bombing Muslims be offended?

[BCW]

classic!

[rovenstinez]

Supply over demand. I’d like to get some of THOSE fireworks, they can jack up the price 200% put I’d like to see Hadji run.

[BCW]

here’s a pic....

http://www.eatliver.com/i.php?n=1135

[freebilly]

Run Hadji Run

Well, it is better than 'Die Hadji Die'....

[ought-six]

“Muslims need to get a sense of humor. Or perhaps, they could quit bombing and killing and we might not make fun of them.”

If they did that they would no longer be moslems.

[skimbell]

Yeah, Hadji is racist and anti-muzzi but we're told by The One that "Hussein" is "American as apple pie"!

[LibFreeOrDie]

Funny Dutch video about fireworks safety with the same unPC theme:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/video/2007/dec/24/dutchfireworks

[bboop]

Oh dang, I would have bought some. What a great design. I wonder if I can get them here in Los Angeles...

[buccaneer81]

Minnesota Muslims sound a lot like Illinois Nazis.

[null and void]

Maybe they can repackage them as Run jihadi Run! fireworks?

[MrB]

I hate illinois nazis...

[reagan_fanatic]

"This really has my turban in a twitter!"

[WellyP]

If it makes Hadji run or gives hadji “the runs”, all the better!

[null and void]

Run Hadji Run

Well, it is better than 'Die Hadji Die'....

No it isn't.

[MrB]

hmmm... who else has no sense of humor, ie, “cannot abide scorn”...

leftists for sure, and there seemed to be one other entity as well. Can’t put my finger on it... :)

[Canes101]

I want some of those to go with my whole pig we are getting ready to throw on the barbie.Happy Independence Day to all.It is gonna be loud in NW Florida tonight.

[matt1234]

Thanks for the laugh. Anything that pisses off CAIR is a delight.

[freebilly]

From your lips to Allah’s ear....

[buccaneer81]

[BCW]

slice a piece off for me and sling towards Mecca!

Happy Forth of July back to you and yours...

[Astronaut]

The Hadjis should be afraid of us but they aren’t. We run from them here in America because we are so PC. The America I knew as a child is lost. Independence Day is somewhat bittersweet this year. I celebrate “Independence” when I am a slave to the government. I hope to see the day when the People throw off the shackles and gain true freedom once again.

[Lazamataz]

I am starting a company wot will product the Muck Fuhammad fireworks.

[Post Toasties]

Images that poke fun at terrorists are not racist - these Muslim whiners should have been ignored.

[Hoosier-Daddy]

Does anyone know how Hadji came to be living with Johnny and Dr. Qwest? /s

[tom h]

"Run Hadji Run fireworks"

Personally, I think this is a hoot.

See the image below of the fireworks box.

Calling the Minnesota thought police ... time to file charges about a hate crime.

[/sarcasm off]

[Oldpuppymax]

Can I still buy those on E-bay?

Muslims need to get a sense of humor.

Or perhaps, they could quit bombing and killing and we might not make fun of them.

Why, Muslims have a GREAT sense of humor. Ever seen one NOT smiling after having beheaded someone?

[Dumpster Baby]

[AndyPH]

Is there anything f.c.i.g muslim don¨t find offensive?

I find muslim offensive , I am not allowed to complain about it.
Pedophilia is offensive to me, yet, I am not allowed to complain about mohamed the pedo.
pedo lovers ,ike muslims can complain about fireworks?????????????????????????????????????vwhat the f is wrong.

[freekitty]

Hey, these are the guys that promote suicide bombers using children.

[Cheetahcat]

We need more stuff like that: Run Mohammad Shotgun Shells and Pork BBQ

[GreenHornet]

The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) said that both the name and the packaging are demeaning. One side of the package has a drawing of Uncle Sam yanking the long beard of a man in traditional Muslim attire, while the other shows a Stealth bomber flying over a group of Arabs riding camels. In addition, "Hadji" is an honorific for those who have completed the pilgrimage to Mecca.

I don't see the problem.

[SpaceBar]

Mecca suppositories.

[AlaskaErik]

Fireworks called Run Hadji Run were pulled off the shelves of a Wisconsin store after Minnesota Muslims complained that they were racist.

Freakin' idiots don't even know the difference between race and religion.

[grundle]

[Cheetahcat]

“Mecca suppositories.”

LMAO Good one!

[Professional Engineer]

ping

[Dilbert San Diego]

I think Hadji was an orphan, and was somehow adopted by Dr. Quest. I have to refresh my memory of Johnny Quest. It’s been years since I’ve seen it. It was a great cartoon.

[R. Scott]

Pretty Good!

[libertyhoundusnr]

The idea to NUKE MECCA was the best single idea ever to come out of the W years. I can’t remember who said it first. Whoever thought of it deserves a smartly rendered salute and a free beer.

[left that other site]

Thank you for posting that! It gave me a good laugh! Like the idiot terrorists in “An American Carol”!

[Cheetahcat]

Tancredo and he was called a loon for it ,personally a very good Idea clean out the rats nest.