Amitabh Bachchan Trolled For Old Tweet On 'Bra' And 'Panties'

Jun 27, 2023

Iconic Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan found himself embroiled in controversy as an old tweet of his resurfaced, causing an online uproar and leading to a barrage of criticism and trolling. The tweet in question, dated back to June 12, 2010, read: 'In the English language, why is 'bra' singular and 'panties' plural?'

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The tweet, which initially might have been intended as a humorous observation or a failed attempt at wordplay, quickly sparked reactions from people on social media platforms. Several users accused the veteran actor of being insensitive and perpetuating stereotypes that objectify women. They argued that such casual remarks about undergarments contribute to a culture that normalizes sexualization and objectification of women.

As the tweet gained popularity once again, it attracted condemnation from netizens, polarizing opinions about the intent and impact of the post. People's responses highlighted the need for public figures to be more responsible with their words, given their influence on society. Basically saying that if a celebrity exhibits such behaviour, his fans will follow in his footsteps.

Here are some of the reactions from Twitter.

What the fuck were you smoking, Amit ji? https://t.co/9hD41uEzVj

Even before 13 years he was atleast in 60s. https://t.co/EoAodq96A7

He should ask this question in KBC for the prize money of 7 crore... https://t.co/AClgGSwNP0

Bringing this back to everyone’s TL https://t.co/88MgiVtCIN

I want to go back in 2009-2011 era so that my timeline would have tweets like this: https://t.co/d9mSfrVWoV

Wtf mujhe Laga new tweet Hai 😭But 2010 ka Tha still wtf why would he do this https://t.co/23g5QrCy3r

Omg Amit ji that's why Jaya ji always on angry mood https://t.co/HwMu8j05oG

Sorry to say but you should ask Jay ji https://t.co/tC2ZEEHIfp

Amit ji what's this behaviour 😭 https://t.co/X3MLowKXMB

Waisay rishtay mein yeh sab ke dada lagtay hain https://t.co/fkrQVORgQL

Celebrities and public figures are under constant scrutiny, and Bachchan's tweet serves as a reminder that even old posts can resurface and lead to unforeseen consequences.

Amitabh Bachchan has not yet responded publicly to the controversy. However, this incident serves as a cautionary tale for all individuals with a substantial following on social media. Every statement can have far-reaching implications and may inadvertently offend or hurt sentiments of others.

Whether Amitabh Bachchan's old tweet was an innocent jest or not, it highlights the significance of engaging in thoughtful and respectful communication in the digital age.

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