Former NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is receiving massive backlash as a new addition to the Aussies offense. He’s known for his extensive additions over the years, but this one stands out.
Shaq is known worldwide by millions of fans. He is considered one of the best players in NBA history and has the accolades to prove it.
O’Neal is polarizing and that’s why he’s had so many advertising deals in the past. But this time he must have found himself in a difficult situation.
An Australian viewer had an opinion when they saw their culture being portrayed in a negative light.
“I’m Australian too, and I wouldn’t describe myself as a Yobbos Lowes like these characters are portraying.”… “It’s disgusting as an Australian to look down on my culture like this.” – Add an unknown viewer
The controversial addition has been released by Australian sportsbook, PointsBet and they are defending the addition.
“Australia, its people and places are known to be uniquely recognized in the world. English language and sports have their own special features like no other. In fact, it’s normal for the person to struggle to understand an unfamiliar Australia and our speech patterns, manners and so on.” – Added a statement defending the PointsBet controversy.
From an outsider’s perspective, this increase may certainly seem controversial. PointsBet claims that Australians have “their own way of thinking about the English language”. What about the attitudes of outsiders who don’t understand their culture? Looks like they forgot to take that into account when designing the supplement. If an Australian native is controversial about the supplement, that’s about all there is to say.
