Kolumne „Inside America“: Mein „Toronto“-Pullover ist plötzlich hochpolitisch
Trump tauft einen See um – und damit wird ein altes Sweatshirt aus meinem Kleiderschrank zum Bekenntnis. So gerät eine Reise durch die USA, Kanada und Brüssel auf einmal Abenteuer.
The article "Inside America": My "Toronto" sweatshirt has suddenly become politically charged discusses the author's experience with a piece of clothing that has taken on a new meaning during a transatlantic flight. The sweatshirt features the phrase "Toronto, Lake Ontario" in green ink on a gray favorite sweatshirt, which the author has owned for many years and wears frequently, earning them the nickname "Toronto" from some friends.
During a flight to New York two weeks prior, the author noticed that Donald Trump had renamed "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" in a fit of anger, causing them to remove the sweatshirt from their person to avoid any potential immigration issues.
Wearing a shirt with a slogan has never been the author's preference, even though they are a ten-year political journalist. They reject the idea of being pro-Canadian, despite loving Canada, and also have a deep affection for the United States, a country where they have lived for many years. The author's experience with the "Toronto" sweatshirt highlights the unexpected way in which a clothing item can become politically charged, regardless of the wearer's political beliefs.
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