Japanese pop band Mrs. GREEN APPLE has withdrawn their latest music video, 'Columbus', following significant backlash. The video depicted the band members as explorers and the native people they encountered as monkeys, which many viewers found offensive. The portrayal was seen as reminiscent of Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus and his interactions with indigenous people, leading to accusations of racism and insensitivity. In response to the controversy and slavery backlash, the band issued an apology on their official website and decided to take down the video.
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A video in which band members portray Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus "teaching" ape-like beings about culture? Japanese viewers are not on board with this one. https://t.co/0Bz1cR4Zxz
Japanese band Mrs. GREEN APPLE has pulled their latest video, “Columbus”, which generated outrage for depicting themselves as explorers/conquerors and the native people they meet along the way as…monkeys. The band’s official site also issued an apology. https://t.co/HVPXeX6oY4
Japan less band Mrs. GREEN APPLE has pulled their latest video, “Columbus”, which generated outrage for depicting themselves as explorers/conquerors and the native people they meet along the way as…monkeys. The band’s official site also issued an apology. https://t.co/P0ElU1brty
ミセス炎上によりMV非公開に ミセスの「コロンブス」のMVのモチーフとなるコロンブスは、奴隷制度を作ったとされる人物だ 原住民に見立てた「猿」を「教育」「馬車をひかせる」などの描写がされている さすがにこれは公開停止が妥当だな #ミセス炎上 #ミセス #コロンブス https://t.co/yikwvEM6O4