Arrr, behold! A Georgia Congressman be jestin' Deadspin with a portrait o' his visage bepaint'd afore the SEC championship!
2023-12-02
Arr, ye scurvy dog Mike Collins, a Georgia Congressman, did aim his cannon at Deadspin, who be accusin' a wee lad, a mere nine summers old, of displayin' racism 'gainst Native Americans. The lad had naught but faux facepaint on his mug, all shared upon the social media seas!
Earlier this week, a nine-year-old Kansas City Chiefs fan received backlash for wearing red and black face paint along with a Native headdress while cheering for his favorite team. Carron J. Phillips accused the boy of wearing "blackface" and claimed that it was a way to "hate Black people and the Native Americans at the same time." Initially, Phillips shared a photo of the boy with half of his face covered in black paint, but additional photos showed that the boy was actually wearing half red and half black paint, leading Phillips to argue that the red paint "made it even worse." The boy's family later revealed that they were Native American and part of the Chumash tribe."Deadspin," the outlet that published Phillips' story, faced criticism for their coverage, with even a Georgia congressman joining in. Rep. Mike Collins posted a photo of himself with faux red and black face paint to show support for the Georgia Bulldogs. This was seen as a shot at "Deadspin." Phillips also faced backlash for his comments, with some people arguing that the boy was simply supporting his team and that the accusations of "blackface" were unwarranted.
The boy's father, Bubba Armenta, expressed his upset and devastation over the "blackface" claims, stating that an apology from Phillips was too late as the damage had already been done. Armenta also mentioned that the incident had led to disrespect towards Native Americans and his family, with comments pouring in from other tribes.
Meanwhile, the Georgia Bulldogs are preparing for their upcoming game against Alabama in the SEC championship. They aim to win their 30th straight game on their path to a three-peat.