Parody caps mocking Donald Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan have gained traction amid his controversial interest in purchasing Greenland.
Trump’s reported interest in buying Greenland for strategic reasons has been met with firm resistance, as the island, part of the Kingdom of Denmark, is not available for purchase.
The backlash has been so intense that a Danish politician resorted to explicit language to express his disapproval of Trump’s plans.
European Parliament Member Anders Vistisen stated: “Dear President Trump, listen very carefully. Greenland has been part of the Danish Kingdom for 800 years. It is an integrated country. It is not for sale.”
He added, “Let me put this in words you might understand: Mr. President, f**k off.”
Vistisen’s sentiments are echoed by many; spoof ‘Make America Go Away’ caps are becoming increasingly popular as opposition to Trump grows.
These novelty hats are being sold by Support Greenland, priced at approximately 48 dollars each.
In addition to their take on the MAGA slogan, the site offers ‘NOT FOR SALE’ caps featuring Greenland’s flag.
Victor Schøtt of Greenland Support, one of the founders selling the hats, discussed their popularity with Business Insider.
Schøtt launched the website recently and is now selling hundreds of caps weekly, with American buyers leading the sales.
“The United States is first with around 50 orders the last couple of days, then we have Denmark with 45, and then we have Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Sweden at around 20 each,” Schøtt explained.
Proceeds from the sales are donated to Greenlandic Children and The Red House Greenland Foundation.
The designs originated from Jesper Rabe Tonnesen, owner of a vintage clothing store in Copenhagen, according to Euro News.
The first cap by Tonnesen featured a play on words ‘Nu det NUUK!’, merging the Danish phrase ‘Nu det nok’ meaning ‘Now it’s enough’ with Greenland’s capital.
Though initially launched last year, the hats didn’t sell well until recent tensions between Greenland and the U.S. caused a spike in sales.
“When a delegation from America went up to Greenland, we started to realise this probably wasn’t a joke — it’s not reality TV, it’s actually reality,” Tonnesen remarked regarding the situation.
“So I said, ‘OK, what can I do? Can I communicate in a funny way with a good message and unite the Danes to show that Danish people support the people of Greenland?'”