Adam Hills has apologised after a World Cup parody song featured on The Last Leg sparked a backlash among viewers.
The sports comedy show caused upset when they shared their “anthem” for the football tournament on social media, after England beat Iran 6-2 on Monday (21 November).
Performed to the tune of “Three Lions”, the joke song referenced some of the controversies attached to this year’s event and its host country, such as the mistreatment of migrant workers and Qatar’s criminalisation of homosexuality.
Viewers complained about one set of lyrics in particular, which make reference to LGBTQ+ people facing violence: “But in Qatar if Alan Carr toured/ And was joined by Boy George/ And then even RuPaul/ They could end up/ Three heads on a spike.”
Many people took issue with the references to violence. “Using the imagery of dead queer people when we are murdered every day and...
The sports comedy show caused upset when they shared their “anthem” for the football tournament on social media, after England beat Iran 6-2 on Monday (21 November).
Performed to the tune of “Three Lions”, the joke song referenced some of the controversies attached to this year’s event and its host country, such as the mistreatment of migrant workers and Qatar’s criminalisation of homosexuality.
Viewers complained about one set of lyrics in particular, which make reference to LGBTQ+ people facing violence: “But in Qatar if Alan Carr toured/ And was joined by Boy George/ And then even RuPaul/ They could end up/ Three heads on a spike.”
Many people took issue with the references to violence. “Using the imagery of dead queer people when we are murdered every day and...
- 11/23/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Olympic swimmer and perennial headline-maker Ryan Lochte is attempting to trademark his catchphrase "Jeah."
"It means, like, almost, like, everything," Lochte said, trying to explain the word's meaning in a 2009 YouTube video. "Like happy. Like, if you have a good swim, you say, 'Jeah.' Like, it's good. So, I guess ... it means good."
According to papers filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office earlier in August, Lochte wants to reserve the phrase, for items such as sunglasses, workout DVDs, jewelry, mugs and water bottles, T-shirts, and a whole host of other clothing and collectible items.
Lochte, who rocketed to stardom this summer with five Olympic medals, quickly made a name for himself outside the pool for his odd fashion choices and rumors surrounding his love life.
It is becoming more and more common for professional athletes to attempt to trademark unique aspects of themselves for the purpose of merchandising.
"It means, like, almost, like, everything," Lochte said, trying to explain the word's meaning in a 2009 YouTube video. "Like happy. Like, if you have a good swim, you say, 'Jeah.' Like, it's good. So, I guess ... it means good."
According to papers filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office earlier in August, Lochte wants to reserve the phrase, for items such as sunglasses, workout DVDs, jewelry, mugs and water bottles, T-shirts, and a whole host of other clothing and collectible items.
Lochte, who rocketed to stardom this summer with five Olympic medals, quickly made a name for himself outside the pool for his odd fashion choices and rumors surrounding his love life.
It is becoming more and more common for professional athletes to attempt to trademark unique aspects of themselves for the purpose of merchandising.
- 8/21/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
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