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Originally Posted by Vicky.

Thats a totally different incident, and I dont even know about that, so its hardly fair to say that because its happened this time its proof of anything. That incident may well have been racist

From what we know about this though, there is nothing in the story that says to me that its racism. From looking around it appears the store are saying it was a misunderstanding due to the shop assistants lack of english skills. Though obviously they would say that either way.

Also, the most recognizable bit doesnt really apply? As if they knew who she was, they wouldnt have refused would they..so they obviously didnt recognize her.

If they knew who she was then they would definitely not have refused her. Oprah is gold to that kind of shop and to be mentioned on her show is like its own ad campaign. Oprah has got unknown authors to number one on the best seller list by endorsing their novels. Nuff said. I think you - like them - don't realise how powerful Oprah is. They would have kissed her ass for sure if they'd have recognised her.