Sean Strickland, a UFC middleweight fighter, has recently made headlines for his racist comments on Twitter. In a series of tweets, Strickland expressed his frustration with Indian call center agents, using derogatory language and slurs towards the Indian community.
The controversy started with Strickland’s tweet, where he complained about his experience with Indian customer service representatives. He went on to say that he was so fed up with dealing with “f*****g Indians” that he was about to commit a crime in New Delhi. When the representative he was speaking to began to speak English fluently, Strickland was surprised and used even more derogatory language.
Some fans responded to Strickland’s tweets, calling out his racist comments. One user pointed out that what he had said was indeed racist. Another user challenged Strickland to participate in a “try not to be racist” challenge, indicating that he would not be successful in it.
In response, Strickland gave his personal picks for the best and worst customer service experiences. He named “black gay men, older black women, and southern white girls” as the best, while calling out “Indians from New Delhi, older white men, and young black women” as the worst.
Strickland’s comments have been met with widespread criticism from fans and the Indian community alike. Many have called for him to be held accountable for his racist remarks. UFC has not yet released a statement regarding the matter.
It is important to remember that racist language and slurs towards any community are unacceptable and have no place in society. As public figures, athletes like Strickland have a responsibility to be mindful of their words and actions, and to use their platform to promote positivity and inclusion.
