Celebrity Justice
Mickey Doesn't Wear Turbans!

Mouse ears don't grow on turbans, according to a Sikh trumpeter who says he got negged for a job by Disney because of his religious headgear -- and facial hair.

In his suit, Sukhbir Channa says when he applied for a job at Disney World in 2006, he was told his turban, beard, and long hair didn't conform to the "Disney look." Here's the goofy part: just a few months before, in 2005, he says he marched as a toy soldier in a Disney parade with no problems-- but then his turban was hidden by a big toy soldier hat.

Disney tells TMZ that Channa's claim is "without merit."

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31. OMG! Next other religions will complain and Women will have to cover their exposed legs! Then all Girls, Then People will stop going to Disneyland, Then all the Employees will be layed off...all because Some Guy sued to wear a Terban!

Posted at 4:16PM on Jun 16th 2008 by Kim

32. If muslins are so nice and good, why do they kill people ?? and when those say "not all kill" - well we haven't heard those loud voices. Turban heads go back to the mid east!!!!!!!!!

Save Disney from down grading!!!!!!

Posted at 4:13PM on Jun 16th 2008 by mamamia

33. "Lauren
What if Disney refused to hire Catholics? Or Jews? Or Blacks?"
Oh Give Me a Break! 1)They conform and wear the appropriate dress code!
2) Black is NOT a religion!

Posted at 4:20PM on Jun 16th 2008 by Kim

34. FORIEGNERS ARE TAKING OVER USA ... STARTS WITH GAS STATIONS

HOTELS , GROCERY STORES , ETC..

IF A "TRUE AMERICAN " WANTED TO GET A JOB IN ONE OF THE FOREIGNERS

STORE ,ETC , THEY WILL NOT HIRE YOU , I SEEN IT HAPPEN TO SEVERAL

PEOPLE . FOREIGNERS WILL ONLY HIRE THERE FAMILY AND NOT ANYONE

ELSE THAT'S RACIST .

THIS YOUNG LADY WAS LOOKING TO GET A JOB ( TRUE AMERICAN ) AND WHEN

SHE WENT TO GET A JOB THERE , THEY SAID THEY WEREN'T HIRING , BECAUSE

SHE'S NOT INDIAN . JOBS ARE ALL GOING TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES I BLAME THAT

ON COMPANIES WHO'S MOVING OVER THERE , NAPTA SHOULD NEVER OF HAPPEN .

UNITED STATES IS BEING SOLD OUT BY FOREIGNERS . THAT IS A FACT .

BE CAREFUL YOUR JOB COULD BE NEXT , THEY WILL STEAL YOUR JOB .

PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE THEY DON'T WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH.

LIVE IN WASHINGTON D.C . VA OR MARYLAND THEY'VE PLENTY OF FOREIGNERS

WHO TOOK "THE TRUE AMERICANS " JOBSS.......

Posted at 4:16PM on Jun 16th 2008 by FOREIGNERS ARE STEALING YOUR JOB OR THEY WILL NOT HIRE THE "TRUE AMERICAN "

35. What is with you people??? Disneyland has had their dress codes from conception and if you want to work there, then it is up to you to conform to their dress codes..take off your damned turbin, cut your hair and your beard if you want to work there..this is the United State of America and I'm sick of you foreigners thinking you can run our country..rob or welfare system, social security and not earn the right to claim either..When we go to your country we have to dress according to your customs, so where in the hell do you come off not wanting to become Americanized..If you like your garbs, then go home..

Posted at 4:19PM on Jun 16th 2008 by sweet baby

36. My name is Michelle and I worked at Disney World during high school. Disney has strict guidlines you have to follow. I'am white and the rules applied to me as well. We couldn't have any weird color in our hair, nails couldn't be long, you could only wear small earings, maybe none at all(can't remember). you could wear very little jewlery, very little make-up, everything had to be very plain and simiple. Nobody could wear headgear, we couldn't wear headbands ,hats, scarfs or hair accessories of much. Maybe a pony tail holder that was very basic or a berette but nothing with decorations on it. Disney wants everyone to look very simple, it applies to everyone even us white folks. If he was to wear head gear then we all should of been able to wear something but its in the rule book. They tell you that during Disney's long orientation. He knew, he wanted to sue disney.

Posted at 4:18PM on Jun 16th 2008 by MichelleOrlandoFl

37. When Disney opens a park in the Middle East he can apply there. Until then he needs to have the Disney look or go work some where else!

Posted at 4:17PM on Jun 16th 2008 by Stich86

38. Dearest #30-lawyer" -This is TMZ NOT a Courthouse!

Posted at 4:17PM on Jun 16th 2008 by HI

39. Lauren #25 get back to work. Be careful the info you get from google. Try reading one of "their texts" then get on your soapbox and preach. They are allowed to murder certain people - not close to my christian faith.

Posted at 4:20PM on Jun 16th 2008 by mamamia

40. I heard Jews eat Mickey Mouse for dinner. Also heard Catholics like to ride Goofy Doggie Style.

Posted at 4:29PM on Jun 16th 2008 by Pastor Hagee

41. I think "MichelleOrlandoFl" said it all!

Posted at 4:29PM on Jun 16th 2008 by nebee

42. First off, everyone should understand that Sikhs are NOT muslims and aren't in any way shape or form related to Islam. and second wearing a turban and maintaining a beard is part of Sikhism. We are Americans just as the rest of you. We should not have to adjust, follow or obey any rules or regulations that prevent us from getting a job because of they way we look or dress, it's against the law...It's obvious how american you are, when you don't even know your constitution. Everyone deserves to live and follow their religion freely. If the accusations against Disney are true and accurate then Disney deserves to get sued and punished. It's a diverse country...get used to it.

Posted at 4:38PM on Jun 16th 2008 by thinkxopiink

43. You idiots, A SIKH is not a Muslim/Taliban/Arab. Sikhs originate from India. Sikhs fought AGAINST muslims for their right to follow their own religious views. Sikh views and Muslim/arab views have nothing in common. If anything, they are totally opposite.

Posted at 11:33AM on Jun 17th 2008 by Peter

44. THEY TOOK OUR JOBS!

Posted at 4:37PM on Jun 16th 2008 by THE TRUE AMERICAN

45. I heard "Pastor Hagee" Is Thumbelina-no bigger than my thumb! lol

Posted at 4:38PM on Jun 16th 2008 by nebee

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