I think the bottom line here it, it is a big fuss about nothing. Adem is not offended and would not be offended by this light hearted banter by his friends who are very fond of him look forward to seeing him. I got out a pair of my favourite shoes Manolo Blahnik's that i bought in N.Y. (and treasure) especially to bring for him to clean. They are navy with a white target on the front. I woud never have brought them otherwise. He made a lovely job of them and I felt so happy that, I, and not Phil had a pair of shoes for Adem to clean. He is special to all of us regulars and we like to give him work and we would never say or do anything to hurt him.