Japanese band pulls music video with ape-like natives
Japanese band pulls music video with ape-like natives
Japanese band pulls music video with ape-like natives
A Japanese rock band, Mrs Green Apple, faced backlash after releasing a music video for their new song 'Columbus'. The video depicted Christopher Columbus with ape-like men and was later removed due to the controversy it sparked. The video showed the band's three members, dressed as Columbus, Napoleon, and Beethoven, discovering an island inhabited by people who look like apes. Throughout the video, the historical figures were seen teaching the ape-like beings various activities, such as riding on horses and playing musical instruments. The video received criticism for its racist undertones and was accused of affirming slavery. Social media users pointed out that Columbus is credited with creating slavery, and the portrayal of the natives as literal monkeys was deemed inappropriate and offensive.
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