Un-American

This week my Brazilian Havaianas flip flops broke after three years of dutiful service. I went to Payless Shoe Source in Xela to find replacement shower sandals. These “American Eagle” flip flops were on sale—US$5!


But something was not right. Let’s take another look at the “American Eagle” logo. That’s not the lettering nor the symbol I remember from the American company.



My flip flops did not come with a box, but Rebecca says there is a disclaimer on the “American Eagle” box she got from Payless. It says something like “Payless American Eagle is not related to American Eagle Outfitters USA.” Maybe the box should also say “We apologize for willfully misleading you.”