Badosa playing around with face and wrinkles

[onehandbh]

Sure.

"The Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa has apologised after she was accused of racism over a photo that appeared to show her pulling her eyes back with chopsticks while in China for a series of tournaments."
...
“We weren’t even imitating Asian people,” she wrote in response. “I was playing around with my face and wrinkles.”

Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa apologises after being accused of racism

The world No 15 said she did not realise the photo of her pulling her eyes back with chopsticks was offensive and took full responsibility for the mistake

www.theguardian.com

 

[TheSlicer]

outrageous, these are the times when im pro death penalty

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

She seems to have the ideal IQ for a relationship with Tsitsipas.

 

[Shaolin]

She seems to have the ideal IQ for a relationship with Tsitsipas.

This.

Their children would have a negative IQ.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Oh lord she actually did the classic line.

“I love Asia … and have plenty of Asian friends. They are the kindest.”'

Utterly cringe.

 

[TheSlicer]

Oh lord she actually did the classic line.



Utterly cringe.

Lol, she also has a dog

 

[SamprasisGOAT]

outrageous, these are the times when im pro death penalty

Justify yourself?

 

[Bride of Alcaraz]

Will be hard to repair the damage, unless she changes her name to Chang!
Maybe Stefanos will suggest it.

 

[Gary Duane]

Oh lord she actually did the classic line.



Utterly cringe.

Some of my best friends are...

 

[TheSlicer]

Justify yourself?

Because you cant just do what badosa did and walk the earth freely, are we crazy? She should be put on the frying machine directly, no trial

 

[SamprasisGOAT]

Because you cant just do what badosa did and walk the earth freely, are we crazy? She should be put on the frying machine directly, no trial

Stir fry?

 

[Aabye5]

Celebs need to get better at this. Just tell them it was AI generated.

 

[socallefty]

How dumb is her coach to post this picture online?

 

[Lleytonstation]

China is not a place for tennis lol

 

[sherpa]

If only she was a mother.

 

[vokazu]

What's with Spain and imitating Chinese people?

Spanish players defend controversial photo

Players on Spain’s Olympic basketball team defended a photo in an ad showing the players using their fingers to apparently make their eyes look more Chinese.

www.nbcnews.com

Badosa issues apology amid racism storm for 'offensive' Instagram post

On Saturday afternoon, Badosa suffered defeat in the semi-finals of the China Open at the hands of American star Coco Gauff - who went on to win the tournament.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[ghostofMecir]

Oh lord she actually did the classic line.

Utterly cringe.

Lool

What's with Spain and imitating Chinese people?

Spanish players defend controversial photo

Players on Spain’s Olympic basketball team defended a photo in an ad showing the players using their fingers to apparently make their eyes look more Chinese.

www.nbcnews.com

Absolutely beautiful country with a beautiful overall culture, but unfortunately quite racist as well.

 

[tennis3]

This is the offensive picture?

I think she was just saying "This is what I feel like doing when I watch a Tsitispas match"

 

[Shaolin]

How dumb is her coach to post this picture online?

Her coach is an absolute stooge. Still not half as dumb as Badosa for doing it in the first place though.

 

[NonP]

What's with Spain and imitating Chinese people?

Spanish players defend controversial photo

Players on Spain’s Olympic basketball team defended a photo in an ad showing the players using their fingers to apparently make their eyes look more Chinese.

www.nbcnews.com

I immediately recalled that incident from '08 when I heard the news. Spain does seem to have a serious racial sensitivity problem.

Her coach is an absolute stooge. Still not half as dumb as Badosa for doing it in the first place though.

What's he done besides posting this unfortunate pic? (Serious Q, BTW.)

 

[insideguy]

My impression is there are a lot of bad stories coming out of these Chinese Tournaments this year. I dont know what it is but everyone has their dander up.

 

[tennis3]

I dont know what it is but everyone has their dander up.

Why does everyone have dandruff?

 

[Shaolin]

What's he done besides posting this unfortunate pic? (Serious Q, BTW.)

Probably a lot of dumb things judging by this incident.

 

[Airspun]

Justify yourself?

I’ve been trying to justify you, in the end I will just defy you.

 

[big ted]

is it true she withdrew from wuhan becuz of this?

 

[Bartelby]

And most here think "woke" exists for no good reason.

 

[tennis3]

is it true she withdrew from wuhan becuz of this?

Look, it's important to be very vigilant and punish racists whenever we see them.

This is a very necessary step in the war against racism. Now there is one less racist playing tennis in China. The world is a better place. I think we can all agree on this.

 

[Ronaldo]

outrageous, these are the times when im pro death penalty

Using Chop Stick?

 

[sherpa]

Seriously, with all the stuff that is going on in the Middle East and Ukraine and you're worried about someone pulling a face?

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

What's with Spain and imitating Chinese people?

Spanish players defend controversial photo

Players on Spain’s Olympic basketball team defended a photo in an ad showing the players using their fingers to apparently make their eyes look more Chinese.

www.nbcnews.com

Badosa issues apology amid racism storm for 'offensive' Instagram post

On Saturday afternoon, Badosa suffered defeat in the semi-finals of the China Open at the hands of American star Coco Gauff - who went on to win the tournament.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I don't see it

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

Many of you should look up the meaning of "racist". Is her action discriminatory or prejudice toward Asians? No, it's just her being silly with no malice. It's all about intent.

 

[tennis3]

Many of you should look up the meaning of "racist". Is her action discriminatory or prejudice toward Asians? No, it's just her being silly with no malice. It's all about intent.

No, it's all about how it's perceived regardless of intent.

You really need to go back to school Boomer. We're much more sophisticated now.

 

[StefanosRespecter]

I don't see the problem?

 

[StefanosRespecter]

What's with Spain and imitating Chinese people?

Spanish players defend controversial photo

Players on Spain’s Olympic basketball team defended a photo in an ad showing the players using their fingers to apparently make their eyes look more Chinese.

www.nbcnews.com

Badosa issues apology amid racism storm for 'offensive' Instagram post

On Saturday afternoon, Badosa suffered defeat in the semi-finals of the China Open at the hands of American star Coco Gauff - who went on to win the tournament.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Because their eyes literally look like that.

 

[tennis3]

I don't see the problem?

If you don't see the problem, then you're the problem

 

[StefanosRespecter]

If you don't see the problem, then you're the problem

Explain the problem.

 

[tennis3]

Explain the problem.

I don't have time to talk to racists like you. Just disgusting behavior.

 

[StefanosRespecter]

Oh lord she actually did the classic line.



Utterly cringe.

This "incident" is hillarious, and people getting mad at it are silly.

 

[StefanosRespecter]

This.

Their children would have a negative IQ.

Their children will make more money than all users on this forum combined, either through tennis or modeling, and their is nothing you can do about it.

 

[StefanosRespecter]

I don't have time to talk to racists like you. Just disgusting behavior.

Do the eyes of east Asian people not look like this? Races mock each other's looks all the time! When was the last time you went outside?

 

[StefanosRespecter]

Many of you should look up the meaning of "racist". Is her action discriminatory or prejudice toward Asians? No, it's just her being silly with no malice. It's all about intent.

This. Nothing here is "racist", a lot of you have been socialized into believing it is racist, and have not grown out of it.

 

[RoddickAce]

Many of you should look up the meaning of "racist". Is her action discriminatory or prejudice toward Asians? No, it's just her being silly with no malice. It's all about intent.

If intent is all that matters, then I encourage people to paint their faces black and walk around NYC at 2AM alone, and explain to everyone that they are just being silly and having fun. Good luck.

 

[big ted]

Explain the problem.

you respecting stefanos is the first problem

 

[RoddickAce]

Do the eyes of east Asian people not look like this? Races mock each other's looks all the time! When was the last time you went outside?

First of all, this is a false statement / over generalization. I am "east Asian" (let's remember from geography class that this includes many countries and backgrounds), as are many of my friends and our eyes do not look like that.

Secondly, whether our eyes look like that is irrelevant. There is a reason why the practice of "black-face" is frowned upon and it's not because of the accuracy of the skin tone.

Thirdly, does your term of "mocking" of a certain race's look not confirm that its racism? What does "mocking someones look because of their race" sound like?

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

No, it's all about how it's perceived regardless of intent.

You really need to go back to school Boomer. We're much more sophisticated now.

Where's the discrimination or prejudice in her photo? And explain it to me like I'm a five year old.

 

[Bartelby]

We always apply that standard for you. We call it a discriminating argument.

Where's the discrimination or prejudice in her photo? And explain it to me like I'm a five year old.

 

[tennis3]

Where's the discrimination or prejudice in her photo? And explain it to me like I'm a five year old.

Social Media has spoken and made its judgment. It doesn’t need to explain itself. She has withdrawn. All is right with the world again.

Please learn from this. I don’t want to have to tell you again.

 

[HBK4life]

Because you cant just do what badosa did and walk the earth freely, are we crazy? She should be put on the frying machine directly, no trial

I agree! I bet she doesn’t even drink fair trade coffee!

 

[StefanosRespecter]

First of all, this is a false statement / over generalization. I am "east Asian" (let's remember from geography class that this includes many countries and backgrounds), as are many of my friends and our eyes do not look like that.

Secondly, whether our eyes look like that is irrelevant. There is a reason why the practice of "black-face" is frowned upon and it's not because of the accuracy of the skin tone.

Thirdly, does your term of "mocking" of a certain race's look not confirm that its racism? What does "mocking someones look because of their race" sound like?

1. People overgeneralize on many features/behaviors, and this is generally socially accepted.

2. Outside of the scope of this conversation, and no, the skin tone was accurate, it was just done to portray blacks poorly, so it was socially frowned upon.

3. No, I consider racism to be the hatred of another ethnic group or the attempt to harm said ethnic group because they belong to that ethnic group.

Asian eyes does not fit this category.

It is the equivalent to someone wearing a blond wig around Denmark or something.

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

Social Media has spoken and made its judgment. It doesn’t need to explain itself. She has withdrawn. All is right with the world again.

I think we can both agree that what she did was stupid.