Is there anything stupid Islamists won’t ban?

Uh, no.

‘Religious group bands croissants for symbolizing oppression’

“There is nothing — and we mean nothing — that symbolizes oppression like the croissant. Sure, there are nationalist flags, weapons, bumper sticks and such, but do they really compare to a warm, fluffy pastry enjoyed with a cup of coffee? Not in the mind of a Syrian religious committee, which has banned the crescent-shaped treats in the town of Aleppo, calling them symbols of colonial oppression. The croissant's shape apparently celebrates European victory over Muslims, according to the religious ruling.”

http://now.msn.com/croissants-banned-by-religious-group-in-syria-as-symbol-of-oppression

(Here’s the deal, from what I’ve read: Croissants were first baked in 1683 when Christian armies, led by Jan III Sobieski of Poland, defeated the Muslim army that had laid siege to Vienna. Christian victory was a turning point in history, as Muslims never again mounted a serious attack on Christian Europe. So, rather than symbolizing oppression, the croissant is a symbol of victory over a foreign invader.)