Results: Spanish tennis star apologizes for pulling back her eyes with chopsticks in a photo
Published on 10/13/2024
Paula Badosa's coach posted the picture, and Badosa later said she didn't realize the gesture was racist.
Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/spanish-tennis-star-paula-badosa-apologizes-photo-pulling-back-eyes-ch-rcna175030

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Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa apologized after being accused of racism for pulling her eyes back with chopsticks in a photo posted to Instagram by her coach, Pol Toledo. The photo has since been deleted, but comments condemning the gesture remain on the post, which still contains photos of Toledo and Badosa in China. "Really sorry didn't know this was offensive towards racism," she said. "My mistake. I take full responsibility. This mistakes will make me learn for next time." Do you think this apology is enough?

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She also responded in an Instagram comment to Toledo's post, writing: "Never thought it would get interpreted this way [and] we weren't even imitating asian people. I was playing around with my face and wrinkles. I love Asia ... and have plenty of asian friends. They are the kindest." Do you think the photo was supposed to mock Asian people, or do you think she is telling the truth that she is playing around? I think she intended to mock Asian people
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