What is a "towel head"?
user
The term "towel head" is an insult used by white supremacists to describe people of Middle Eastern descent or those of Arab descent. It is said to be derogatory. A towel head is a towel or bath towel for someone who is Arab.
assistant
Why are they called that?
user
Towel heads are also people with dark curly hair. They are thought to resemble the "curled" ends of bath towels. The term "towel head" may be an insult to those perceived as Arab.
assistant
What is a "towel head"?
user
The term "towel head" is an insult used by white supremacists to describe people of Middle Eastern descent or those of Arab descent. It is said to be derogatory. A towel head is a towel or bath towel for someone who is Arab.
assistant
Why are they called that?
user
Some people associate Arab or Middle Eastern people with "towel heads" because they think it's amusing to use a towel to cover their heads, when the traditional Middle Eastern way of covering one's head is the head scarf or a hijab.
assistant
What is a "towel head"?