Universal Stuudios Resort character flashes white power sign in photo with Black child

[Dynamite James]

Family outraged after a Universal character made 'OK' symbol on 6-year-old's shoulder
Adrianna Rodriguez
USA TODAY

recognized by some as a hate symbol, on the girl's shoulder, according to a photo and video reviewed by USA TODAY.

A Universal Orlando Resort spokesman said Tuesday in response to USA TODAY inquiries about the episode that the actor had been fired. The spokesman, Tom Schroder, initially declined to further comment but then issued a statement:

"We never want our guests to experience what this family did. This is not acceptable and we are sorry – and we are taking steps to make sure nothing like this happens again. We can’t discuss specifics about this incident, but we can confirm that the actor no longer works here. We remain in contact with the family and will work with them privately to make this right."

The Zingers say they did not initially notice what happened with the actor. But while going through vacation photos in mid-August, they noticed the controversial symbol.

The couple began digging deeper into their smartphone photos and videos to find more evidence of what they were seeing. Finally, they landed on a video taken at the same time of the picture that confirmed their worst fears.


In the 29-second clip, Zinger's daughter is being directed to stand by the Gru character. As she excitedly walks toward him, he gestures for her to stand to his side. The Gru character first places his hand behind her shoulder. Then, the character moves his right hand on top of her shoulder and curls his thumb and index finger into a clearly visible "OK" symbol.The gesture has become a symbol of concern because it has been used by white supremacists and other far-right extremists.


Family outraged after a Universal character made 'OK' symbol on 6-year-old's shoulder

 

[Real]

What a loser

 

[UpThruDere]

These cacs can't help themselves.

 

[Rozay Oro]

The heathen works there, the black family enjoying themselves. Lawyer up for sure but the worker in their own hell.
Edit:
For the remedial posters, I'm not defending the loser cac. I'm saying he's a loser.

 

[Afrodroid]

"We never want our guests to experience what this family did. This is not acceptable and we are sorry – and we are taking steps to make sure nothing like this happens again. We can’t discuss specifics about this incident, but we can confirm that the actor no longer works here. We remain in contact with the family and will work with them privately to make this right."

As if they would stop hiring these racist crackas :mjplsohrly:

 

[AnotherRoute]

Wait when did that become the white power sign?

That and clasping your fingers together was making ppl look when I was growing up ?

 

[Easy-E]

At first I thought this was BS, but, over the last two years, it's too many "coincidences" and these CACs need to be exposed

 

[Dog Based Gremlin]

 

[Zero]

Wait when did that become the white power sign?

That and clasping your fingers together was making ppl look when I was growing up ?

Like a year or 2 ago

Turns out Axel Foley was a white supremacist this whole time

 

[Cladyclad]

And a banana in his hand

 

[Savvir]

This is understood.

We know this

is a harmless gesture used for decades.
We understand how it was appropriated by some to troll.

But why is there such pushback by cats like you, Zero and others when people call it out?
If individuals are losing their jobs and exposing themselves because they're dumb enough to do a visual "Hail, Hydra" or
troll by doing something that would antagonize opponents of the alt-right, who gives a fukk?

because the whole appropriation wasn't done with some idea of solidifying a way for white supremacists to communicate with each other....

the appropriation solely exists to make a mockery of what they see as "PC Culture" and allow as many false accusations and cause as much damage as possible through unintentional usage to taint the authenticity of the fight against white supremacy...

 

[UpThruDere]

shyt is mad overblown

***** making nikkas look dumb with the overreactions

its not overblown when mass shooters are flashing that same symbol in court, these cacs don’t deserve the benefit of the doubt so stop trying to give it to them.

 

[DoomzdayzV]

cac media started pushing this narrative to stir up more fear and paranoia

that symbol is a yoga mudra first....and then freemasonry adopted it - 3 fingers facing upwards means dedication to uplifting ones mind, body, and spirit.

 

[Black]

Yo did the character do that in the movie? Can anymore confirm heard that a couple of days ago.

 

[Heelish]

From “A-OK” to “a$$hole” to “the punching game” to “white power”

fukking cacs