“Riverdale” Star Apologizes For ‘Racist’ Tweet, And Now People Are Even More Offended
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In this day and age, the Internet’s eye for racism has never been keener. This is helpful when real, insidious examples are publicly identified and called out. It creates problems, however, when hyper-sensitive ‘social justice warriors’ decry it where it most likely doesn’t exist. Riverdale star Lili Reinhart unwittingly put herself at the center of this debate when she tweeted a photo of a Halloween costume idea – a demonic creature dressed in all-black and adorned with pitch black body paint.
The blackface accusations came flying in almost immediately, leading Reinhart to hastily delete the photo and issue a sincere apology, insisting that she meant no harm and didn’t initially see how the photo could be perceived as ‘racially insensitive.’ As a heated debate raged on, though, it appeared that even most People of Color on Twitter agreed that the costume was in no way offensive, with some appalled that others would liken the image of an evil creature to a Black person.
Just like Dove’s recent ad fiasco, it could be argued that this tweet was a little too risky. In this case, however, people seem more convinced that it was a mass overreaction. Scroll down to judge for yourself, and let us know what conclusion you come to in the comments.
Riverdale actress Lili Reinhart is at the center of a new race debate after posting a Halloween tweet
The photo depicted a pitch black-painted demon, drawing accusations of Reinhart promoting blackface
Following an uproar by certain users, Reinhart promptly deleted the tweet and issued an apology
Many people, however, argue that she had nothing to apologize for, instead blaming the accusers
Was this too risky of a tweet, or a non-existent issue? Tell us below!
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Umm... I’m black. Thought the costume was cool. Doesn’t look like a black person - looks like a demon.
Yeah the responses that it looks like a black person are worse
Although Boredpanda does not clarify it here, the people who got offended seemed to be all white people. And it was actually only a few of them. Probably the sanctimonious so called "white allies" who don't care about racism as much as to look good for their own benefit. Idk.
Eheheheh those who are offended on behalf of those who really don't care.
I thought it was just me! It’s mostly white people complaining about these types of things...
Nothing like a good 'ole bout of virtue signalling.
Agreed. I don't think I've ever seen a human this color naturally.
I mean the facial expression, pose, etc., aside from just the color, says evil entity. Like on of the commenters in the article said, there IS such a thing as black face but this isn’t it.
People are absolute idiots, especially on Twitter. Literally nothing wrong with the tweet, not even by a long shot. Getting triggered over face paint is totally ridiculous. Here's a news flash, you morons: Rock and metal bands have been doing black and white face paint for decades, it has nothing to do with race but the culture of the music, are you going to now go hate on thousands of such bands now? Get a goddamn life and mind your own business.
Well Twitter trolls tend to have no life other than being professionally offended and stirring up controversy where there is none.
If you watch the new episode of Orville from seth Mc farlene, it perfectly describes what we are doing now.
Most comments are right: The complaints are what's racist. I mean, yes, the skin tone in that lighting is dark brown rather than black, but, seriously, if you see a person of colour in that picture and not a demon there's something wrong with you, not with Reinhardt.
Complainers weren't racist just dumb. There was nothing racist about complaining about, just showed a profound ignorance of what blackface actually is.
Jay Jackson haha
Umm... I’m black. Thought the costume was cool. Doesn’t look like a black person - looks like a demon.
Yeah the responses that it looks like a black person are worse
Although Boredpanda does not clarify it here, the people who got offended seemed to be all white people. And it was actually only a few of them. Probably the sanctimonious so called "white allies" who don't care about racism as much as to look good for their own benefit. Idk.
Eheheheh those who are offended on behalf of those who really don't care.
I thought it was just me! It’s mostly white people complaining about these types of things...
Nothing like a good 'ole bout of virtue signalling.
Agreed. I don't think I've ever seen a human this color naturally.
I mean the facial expression, pose, etc., aside from just the color, says evil entity. Like on of the commenters in the article said, there IS such a thing as black face but this isn’t it.
People are absolute idiots, especially on Twitter. Literally nothing wrong with the tweet, not even by a long shot. Getting triggered over face paint is totally ridiculous. Here's a news flash, you morons: Rock and metal bands have been doing black and white face paint for decades, it has nothing to do with race but the culture of the music, are you going to now go hate on thousands of such bands now? Get a goddamn life and mind your own business.
Well Twitter trolls tend to have no life other than being professionally offended and stirring up controversy where there is none.
If you watch the new episode of Orville from seth Mc farlene, it perfectly describes what we are doing now.
Most comments are right: The complaints are what's racist. I mean, yes, the skin tone in that lighting is dark brown rather than black, but, seriously, if you see a person of colour in that picture and not a demon there's something wrong with you, not with Reinhardt.
Complainers weren't racist just dumb. There was nothing racist about complaining about, just showed a profound ignorance of what blackface actually is.
Jay Jackson haha