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"Less than a week ago, American singer and rapper Lizzo set a new bar for
celebrity apologies. Lizzo re-released her latest single
GRRRLS after
receiving criticism online, due to the first verse in the song containing an
ableist slur.
Fans and disability advocates shared their disappointment and hurt over the
lyric. On Twitter and TikTok the use of the term and its history as offensive
was discussed and dissected. Lizzo tweeted an apologetic statement three days
later, receiving high praise.
A celebrity apology acts as a turning point, influencing if and how fans will
continue to support them. Done well, a celebrity apology allows their fans to
see behind the constructed persona, understand their motivations and view them
as genuine.
From Ariana Grande licking a donut and claiming she “hated America”, and Will
Smith’s infamous Oscars slap, to offensive comments and criminal allegations,
we want celebrities to show they are sorry. We demand these statements so
frequently that Chris Pratt made a “heartfelt apology for whatever it is he
would end up accidentally saying”.
So, why was Lizzo’s apology so effective?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
