Objectively no reason for that apology.
They need to apologize for apologizing.
Whatever dipshits demanded they apologize need to apologize for making the internet a worse place.
They definitely should’ve put more thought into it before typing “internetism”, but still no reason for an apology.
I love the Monterey Bay Aquarium. 😋
It’s otter awareness week, so I guess it’s working.
Why would they apologize for that? Were people clutching their pearls?
Some people thought the aquarium was appropriating AAVE
I don’t think “thicc” is AAVE. That is pretty much an Internet-ism as the original post says. “OH LAWD” though, yeah, is cringe.
How dare they express the joy that was in their hearts!
I don’t think that the otter minds being called thicc.
Who was the apology for exactly?
Apology was for people offended by an aquarium using teen slang to connect with today’s youth.
If only they cared that much about kids getting shot
Truly a tragedy.
If I understand it, it ain’t teen slang.
Teen slang? Thicc has been around online since around 2010, and IRL for even longer. That means anyone who was a teen when it became popularized is pushing 30 now.
it’s not “teen slang”, it’s AAVE
One is and one is not
Chloe is determined to be offended on someone else’s behalf today tho
“Digital blackface?” Get a fucking grip
The term, originally spelled “thick,” dates back to the 90s and was used in black culture in reference to women, Dictionary.com says.
Can we stop this “black culture” bull shit too? At this point, it’s just American culture. Why are we segregatting a questionably sexist term now?
Stop categorizing every little thing as “black” or “white”. An American started the term for a specific purpose, and Americans still use it today with a broader application.
Honestly, it’s not even sexist anymore. I’ve seen it used to refer to men almost as often as women.
Fucking right? I grew up in schools where urban vernacular was very popular, so it’s interwoven into my casual speech. But SJW’s would have you believe I’m culturally appropriating lingo because of the color of my skin, despite the fact that it’s part of my upbringing. So much of modern anti-racism is just moar racism.
God dammit earth
I’ve begun assuming any culture war rage bait bullshit is just Russian troll farms or their copycats. They poisoned the well on purpose, so I’ve decided to let them drink it instead. It isn’t always going to be accurate, but it’s great for my mental health.
Would smash
This rock against an oyster
Shuck it baby!
Needs more jpg.
It’s 2024. Demand more from your memes.
That’s pretty cringe to be honest.
Cringe is getting offended by an aquarium having fun with their PR.
No u.
Cringe mention!
Cringe!
