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Shamoon Ismail apologises for racist remarks regarding coronavirus

Shamoon Ismail apologises for racist remarks regarding coronavirus

But then he was called out for the apology not sounding genuine so he took it back. Wonder what's his backup plan now...
01 Apr, 2020

Shamoon Ismail caused a stir on social media after posting a racist tweet related to the coronavirus.

In a now deleted post on Twitter, the singer made the same comment most desi folks have been making since the news of Covid-19 spreading globally emerged.

Yep. Chinese eating bats. Except instead of Chinese, throw in a racist slur. It's what Shoaib Akhtar said, it's what your racist uncle said at the dinner table (hope he's not visiting now in the lockdown) and it's what needs to stop being said already.

It clearly bears repetition that while bats might be a possible source for coronavirus, it hasn't been confirmed that they are. But despite it all, using a slur, racial profiling and insulting an entire race - one that is actually working incredibly hard to not only defeat the virus but also help out other countries - is going as strong as ever.

Lets be honest, none of us were born woke. People around us have been making these remarks since the pandemic started. But the strong reaction the singer's comment elicited is because has a platform and influence which means he should be careful before spreading such stigma.

After being called out for the comments, Ismail deleted the original tweet and replaced it with an apology, that confused more than it calmed things.

The singer was called out once again for not apologising correctly, with people implying his expression of regret was half-hearted and insincere.

To which Shamoon responded by saying, "I have corrected myself to set an example cause people look up to me and I am answerable to a higher authority. Not because I am scared of a bunch and getting cancelled. I am not pushed on your TV or radio or on a subscription that’s paid for. I don’t owe anyone anything,”

He would later delete that tweet as well and simply say:

Yep, he went back to the Domino's thing. Remember? From the original racist tweet about Chinese eating bats?

Humans are fallible, we make mistakes; cancelling people without giving them a chance to reflect or atone doesn't help things. But even though Shamoon had claimed to have realised he might have been out of line, this post makes us doubtful he was truly apologetic considering how he came full circle.

While this may be more about the ongoing trolling between Shamoon and his haters, all we're asking is for people to stop being racist. And please, leave Domino's out of it!

Comments

Dr Vikas Jamwal Apr 01, 2020 02:27pm
Prove him wrong!
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Shuaib Mahbub Apr 01, 2020 02:30pm
But Shamoon is correct, racist or not, fact doesnt change....Is it not true. U call spade a spade
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badar Apr 01, 2020 02:39pm
who is he ??
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Proud Indian Apr 01, 2020 02:57pm
He said right .what's wrong .
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Kamran Apr 01, 2020 03:30pm
Who is he?
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Amber Apr 01, 2020 04:21pm
Who cares what he said, racist is always racist
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Furrukh Rao Apr 01, 2020 04:48pm
Who is he ???
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Indian girl Apr 01, 2020 05:38pm
Possibly the most under-rated singer in Pakistan? Check him out on Youtube.
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M. Saeed Apr 01, 2020 07:15pm
He is ruthlessly insensitive. Eating anything does not change genes. No proof yet.
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M. Saeed Apr 01, 2020 07:16pm
@Dr Vikas Jamwal, science proves him wrong.
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M. Saeed Apr 01, 2020 07:16pm
@Shuaib Mahbub , even if he is correct, there are decent ways to say so.
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Laila Apr 01, 2020 09:47pm
@Shuaib Mahbub it's not a fact, though. I dare you to substantiate your claim. Go on, find reliable scientific sources proving your case. And racism is bad. No matter what the situation.
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FACT_CHECK Apr 01, 2020 10:01pm
it aint racist as long as its a fact
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ratan bhai Apr 01, 2020 10:01pm
he told the truth. prove him wrong?
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AK4PK Apr 01, 2020 11:42pm
Blame game is not the answer at the moment, a solution is. No nation’s eating habit is risk free and that’s a fact.
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Asim Apr 02, 2020 04:48am
But yes, Chinese should quit eating "everything that can walk, wiggle or slither". It's time the world asks China to stop such abhorrent practices.
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A Sanjrani Apr 02, 2020 11:02am
Shamoon who?
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UM Apr 02, 2020 11:58am
He is 100% correct. Pizza doesn’t cause pandemics...
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Dani Apr 02, 2020 12:41pm
He is absolutely right...
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