Subversive Orchestrator and "Kool Kid"
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Posted: 5/13/2024 3:20:41 PM EDT
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Quote History Originally Posted By FJ803FE:
They are the same, it's just a terminology difference. I speak Aramaic which predates Arabic, we call a handkerchief style napkin a kefiyah. I wouldn't trust wikipedia articles about the origination of certain things. Kurds and arabs actively try to erase Christian ancestry/language/culture from middle eastern culture. The differences between the headdresses mainly comes from the group wearing them, certain colors and styles mean certain things, also how they wear them (terrorist notably cover their face). They most like originated from Bedouin tribes though pre dating islam. Assyrians for example mainly wear them now if they are farmers or certain holidays like new years. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quote History Originally Posted By FJ803FE: They are the same, it's just a terminology difference. I speak Aramaic which predates Arabic, we call a handkerchief style napkin a kefiyah. I wouldn't trust wikipedia articles about the origination of certain things. Kurds and arabs actively try to erase Christian ancestry/language/culture from middle eastern culture. The differences between the headdresses mainly comes from the group wearing them, certain colors and styles mean certain things, also how they wear them (terrorist notably cover their face). They most like originated from Bedouin tribes though pre dating islam. Assyrians for example mainly wear them now if they are farmers or certain holidays like new years. It's like what is the difference between a cap, a hat, and a sombrero. People will have string ideas and opinions based on whatever cultural background they have, but it won't be consistent. Add some mythologizing, scapegoating, and so on? All bets are off, and derp is sure to follow.
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