Today, when social networks fully cover and penetrate personal life, the probability of "misfortunes coming from the mouth" has increased unprecedentedly.
Recently, comedy star Kevin Hart (Kevin Hart), who was originally confirmed to host the 2019 Oscars, was revealed to have made anti-gay remarks a few years ago. After being questioned and pressured by many parties, Hart resigned as Oscar host and issued a public apology.
A basketball player was in a similar situation to Hart. One night in April 2018, Villanova University, which had just defeated the University of Michigan in the NCAA finals and won the NCAA championship, was having a celebration party. But at this time, the hero of the team's victory, the team guard Donte DiVincenzo (Donte DiVincenzo), who scored 31 points in the final and won the title of MOP (Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four) this season, was deeply involved in the game. A PR crisis.
is famous for its right and wrong. Enthusiastic netizens" found in DiVincenzo's Twitter that he had posted a tweet that was offensive to black people in August 2011, and from 2012 to 2013, DiVincenzo also posted a lot of words Flirty, obscene tweets, sexual references and homophobia.
Before he could enjoy his team's victory, head coach Jay Wright and Villanova administrators ran to the side of the banquet hall. In a small room, they anxiously discussed how to respond to this sudden scandal.
The plan they came up with was not wise. Villanova University later issued an official statement, saying that DiVincenzo's behavior was not good. Twitter was "hacked". The statement was quickly retracted because anyone with any thinking ability would question why DiVincenzo would have kept the tweets posted by the so-called "hacker"
. It's just draining our energy trying to figure out where this stuff comes from and what do we do with it if it's true," White said. "Donte (DiVincenzo) said he didn't. We believe him when he says these things, because this is not at all like his character. "
Too stupid words because he is too young. When DiVincenzo posted these contents, he was not even of legal age to drive. But with a bright future ahead of him, he had to pay a heavy price for these words many years ago. Price. Afterwards, DiVincenzo deleted his Twitter account. On June 22, 2018, Donte DiVincenzo was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 17th overall pick. Many NBA players entered the league. He has already "deeply" experienced the public image management that he will learn in the future.
On July 15, 2006, the social platform Twitter started operating, which instantly expanded the space for people to speak, and also opened up the Pandora's magic of misfortune. Box. Young people who grew up with social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are entering college and entering the workplace. In the process of learning to speak well, their posts on social networking sites are both reasonable and offensive. The crazy testing of boundaries also laid a lot of "leak" for the future.
DiVincenzo was not the only athlete responsible for being "young and ignorant".
On the night of the 2015 NBA draft, the two rookies were not busy celebrating being selected. Nervously discussing with his agent how to publicize the crisis.
Larry Nance Jr., who was selected in the second round by the Los Angeles Lakers, was revealed by netizens to have posted a tweet in 2012. Specifically, he called his future teammate and Lakers legend Kobe a "rapist." Nance later said in an interview with reporters that he was so scared that his "heart was in his throat." Fortunately, Kobe did not choose to let the incident happen. Upgraded and accepted his apology with tolerance.
After playing for the Lakers for two seasons, Nance was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers by the Lakers.
Chicago Bulls first-round pick Bobby Portis. ) was also busy apologizing that night - several tweets he posted four years ago also came to light, when a 16-year-old Portis dissed future teammates Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol. (Pau Gasol). Portis’s apology, however, was more emotionally intelligent.He tweeted a weak question asking Gasol and Rose what their favorite flavor of donuts was, and then actually brought a box of donuts to the press conference where the team introduced themselves.
Rachel Stein, head of public relations for Portis' agency, Priority Sports, commented: "An awkward situation can quickly turn into a knowing joke."
2018 In 2011, MLB player Josh Hader also apologized for several aggressive and homophobic tweets he sent in 2011-12, saying he was "young, immature and stupid" at the time.
Similar incidents have appeared more frequently in recent years. These incidents will undoubtedly stimulate many athletes to start censoring the "high-risk" remarks in their past tweets. Whether it is a newcomer or a superstar, the harm of inappropriate remarks is treated equally. Many players will blame their erroneous remarks on being "young and ignorant, stupid and naive". However, everyone who has grown up with social media should learn to treat the right to "free expression" rationally and even cautiously from adolescence, and remember the sentence in the film and television - "You have the right to remain silent, but now you say Every word will be used as evidence in court."
