Men in the Middle East have worn long flowing robes for centuries. Thobes or dishdashas protect the wearer from the brutal heat of the desert while maintaining modesty. On Wednesday night, Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis called them 'man dresses,' mystifying or insulting a swath of the globe at a stroke. Social media quickly lit up as users poked fun at his casual dismissal of the clothing worn by men in Iraq and much of the Middle East. The bizarre moment came during the fourth Republican debate when DeSantis, the governor of Florida, was asked about his pledge to send...
