Bernardo Silva tweet controversy

[Brightwell’s left peg]

Uneducated or racist, stupid post either way.

Still, in the day and age we live in it is a pretty dumb as fuck tweet, it will never matter that Mendy wasn't arsed the 9m professional find racism spotters will be rubbing their hands with glee.

Whilst it can be conceived of as a stupid post, I've been told numerous times that racism is racism if the receiving party takes offence, irrespective of whether offence was intended. Surely then, the converse applies...if the post is actually 'liked' by the recipient, it's hardly racist.

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

Uneducated or racist, stupid post either way.

Only just caught up on this - is it too late for me to feign massive 3rd party offence? I'd like to do so if possible just so I can claim the highest of the moral high ground and accuse others of racism / not being as good as me.

 

[jimharri]

Uneducated or racist, stupid post either way.

"Professional footballer in stupid tweet shocker"; hold the front, middle and back pages.

 

[mat]

Stupid timing.

I understand it as bring banter between good mates. Bug it gives the press pack an excuse to ignore our great win and the dippers being cheeky spying ****s.

 

[mat]

Only just caught up on this - is it too late for me to feign massive 3rd party offence? I'd like to do so if possible just so I can claim the highest of the moral high ground and accuse others of racism / not being as good as me.

The scousers are already on it.

Ironically....

 

[paulchapo]

For anyone who didn’t see. Also not the first time with Bernardo may I add..

Now I have seen the actual thing it doesn't look great. Do I think Bernardo is racist? No. Do I think Mendy would find it so? No. Do I think posting such is utterly stupid, a bit insensitive and somebody needs to have a chat with Bernardo? Absolutely!

 

[SWP's back]

Uneducated or racist, stupid post either way.

Why?

Are you saying any cartoon black character is racist?

 

[blueeeee]

Only just caught up on this - is it too late for me to feign massive 3rd party offence? I'd like to do so if possible just so I can claim the highest of the moral high ground and accuse others of racism / not being as good as me.

It’s not about being a better person, it’s just about being a decent person that’s educated on the connotations that come with black caricatures. Like I said it’s either uneducated or racist, I don’t know him personally.

 

[FJRMCFC]

Why?

Are you saying any cartoon black character is racist?

A quick look at the history of the brand will tell you all need to know.

 

[blueeeee]

Why?

Are you saying any cartoon black character is racist?

No, but he should know the connotations that come with them. I never said it was racist, I said it could be, or he’s uneducated on that subject.