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Ridiculous. That is actually how it is pronounced over there, and I'm not talking about the usual way people mock Japanese accents. It was a cute instagram post of the moment.
‘Cinderella’ star Lily James has been accused of racism by fans, after a post on her Instagram account appeared to be mocking Japanese pronunciation.
26-year-old James posted a picture of herself on the red carpet at the Disney movie’s premiere in Tokyo, and while her dress was likely supposed to be the focus, it was the comment beside which drew all the attention.
“'Shinderera’ premiere in Tokyo. The final stop on our tour and it was a beautiful cold night, thank you!”, she wrote.
I'm sure she didn't mean it as a slur, but it's never a good idea to mock the way someone else talks. Whether it's an accent, a speech impediment ... it's just safer not to. As this example shows, it may not always be received in the manner intended.
There is nothing racist here. Shinderera is the Japanese name of Cinderella. Would she be called a racist if she were in France and talked about promoting Cendrillon? She wouldn't.
There is nothing racist here. Shinderera is the Japanese name of Cinderella. Would she be called a racist if she were in France and talked about promoting Cendrillon? She wouldn't.
If this is accurate, that needs to be reported widely.
If this is accurate, that needs to be reported widely.
The Japanese animated TV show titled Shinderera Monogatar is a Cinderella story.
As to whether it needs to be reported widely, gossipy accusations always spread faster than truth.
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