Summary
A label inside a bag from the American manufacturer Tom Bihn, made in 2004, refers to a "president" as an "idiot." This label recently gained attention on social media. The company founder, Tom Bihn, said the message might have been intended as a personal joke and not aimed at a political figure.
Key Facts
- A label inside a bag by Tom Bihn calls a "president" an "idiot," and this message resurfaced online.
- The label was made in 2004 and includes French text.
- Tom Bihn's founder stated it may have been a joke about himself and not aimed at a specific leader.
- The label was initially unnoticed by Bihn due to his limited French language skills.
- Tom Bihn, founded in 1972 and based in Seattle, ships bags internationally.
- The Pew Research Center reported declining positive views of the U.S. in many countries by 2025.
- Some believe the label may have referred to then-French President Jacques Chirac, though Bihn disagreed.
- The resurgence of the label coincides with varied international perceptions of the U.S.
