Ellen DeGeneres Facebook
What was meant to be one of Ellen DeGeneres’s many classic Photoshop meme jokes quickly went amiss on social media. The comedian and television host is facing backlash as some are claiming that the Photoshopped image of her riding the back of Olympian Usain Bolt is racist. The photo that was used was the now famous photo of Bolt speeding past his opponents in the 100m race.
The photo was posted to each of DeGeneres’s main social media accounts with the caption, “This is how I’m running errands from now on. #Rio2016” Many found the photo to be offensive, calling her and whoever approved the photo out.
This is how I’m running errands from now on. #Rio2016 http://pic.twitter.com/gYPtG9T1ao
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 15, 2016
DeGeneres responded to the backlash later, saying:
I am highly aware of the racism that exists in our country. It is the furthest thing from who I am.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 16, 2016
Social Media Reacts to Ellen DeGeneres’s Tweet of Usain Bolt
The reactions to the photo were very similar across different social media channels. Many found it offensive; the Instagram photo received more than 10,000 comments, while others stood up for her and said the photo was funny.
@TheEllenShow so the first thing that pops in your head when looking at this pic is "oh let me jump onto his back like he's a common mule"?
— Jon Snow-ratio (@Jhoratio) August 15, 2016
@TheEllenShow This is so gross. Fire whoever did this.
— dai for night (@daibyday) August 15, 2016
@TheEllenShow @usainbolt literally I'm black and don't take offense to this she's basically complimenting him on his speed and stamina
— R (@fourfivehours) August 15, 2016
@TheEllenShow honestly this is offensive.
— Jazz (@JazzleDazzler) August 15, 2016
@TheEllenShow despite its intentions this pic has ugly connotations comin from a rich white lady
— emily (@emilypttrsn) August 16, 2016
Dear @TheEllenShow: Whatever intern thought this tweet was a good idea should be fired. Immediately. http://pic.twitter.com/qcVqSBJE5e
— Ⓐ #GrumpyCuntSec Ⓐ (@brazenqueer) August 16, 2016
@TheEllenShow @usainbolt Ewww Ellen, I love you but you are so wrong with this one. Did you not think this through? Obviously, not.
— Oneluv918 (@OneLuv918) August 16, 2016
Wait are people seriously accusing Ellen Degeneres of racism?
— Supreme SJW Snoke (@SJWsnoke) August 16, 2016
Really though? Y'all are mad at Ellen DeGeneres? Lol. http://pic.twitter.com/nW6U8Om7h4
— ᴅᴏʟʟᴀʀ (@callmedollar) August 16, 2016
Now Ellen is racist …. After everything and everyone she has stood up for. Wake the f*** up America! I just can't with these humans
— The XY Gene… (@He_is_Kao) August 16, 2016
@TheEllenShow I think your true fans know how far from the truth those allegations are.
— The Write Stuff (@freelayncer) August 16, 2016
If people literally thought Ellen Degeneres was being racist they have never heard of Ellen Degeneres
— Claire Smith (@Belle31398) August 16, 2016
The fact that people think @TheEllenShow is racist is one of the most ridiculous things I've read recently. http://pic.twitter.com/SPILjnRAVO
— Brittany James (@bitty_boop) August 16, 2016
@TheEllenShow Ellen…girl, please. People found it offensive. Apologize, delete the tweet, and move on. Thanks.
— Shannon (@ForeverShan) August 16, 2016
@TheEllenShow Plain comedy ..no racism intended ….basically a compliment on how fast Bolt is …..Putting Fedex out of business lol
— DEALER POSTER (@DEALERPOSTER) August 16, 2016
We have bigger issues to worry about than that picture. Insane people find it offense! #UsainBolt #EllenDeGeneres https://t.co/K34m0T4tUz
— Shawn/TrulyBlessed81 (@MsCincy) August 16, 2016
Where do you stand on the controversy?
Ellen DeGeneres Faces Backlash Over Usain Bolt Tweet
Aucun commentaire:
Enregistrer un commentaire