Hoseyn Khademian appeared on state-run television wearing a yellow shirt, shoes and even a yellow watch, the Mehr News Agency reports . Iranian clerics usually dress conservatively in a white shirt and darkly coloured cloak, with black or brown shoes, and Mr Khademian's bold choice was mocked by Iranian social media users. While some people accused him of seeking publicity, others' minds turned to a familiar type of fruit. "A combination of black and yellow, exactly like an old banana," says one person on Facebook , while someone else compares him to a canary. "He would have looked more attractive if he had gone for a pink turban as well," says another user.