The term 'macaca,' if spelled as such, refers to a type of monkey, which could be termed very offensive, but Allen's campaign maintains that the word was used in  reference to Sidarth's apparent mohawk .
The term 'macaca,' if spelled as such, refers to a type of monkey, which could be termed very offensive, but Allen's campaign maintains that the word was used in (incorrect) reference to Sidarth's mullet as a mohawk. George Allen is the son of French Tunisian and in France the term 'macaca' is frequently used as a slur against north africans .
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apparent mohawk
mullet as a mohawk. George Allen is the son of French Tunisian and in France the term 'macaca' is frequently used as a slur against north africans