TikToker Faces Backlash for Posing 'Distasteful' Question to America Ferrera at People's Choice Award
TikToker Faces Backlash for Posing ‘Distasteful’ Question to America Ferrera at People’s Choice Award – A TikToker, Harry Daniels, with nearly half a million followers, is facing criticism for posing what some deemed an “immature and distasteful” question to celebrities at the People’s Choice Awards.
The 20-year-old influencer interviewed notable figures such as America Ferrera, Billie Eilish, Coi Leray, Darren Barnet, James Charles, and Halle Bailey, asking them whether they would prefer a “gay son or thot daughter.”
The controversial question elicited a range of reactions from the celebrities. America Ferrera, fresh from her Oscar nomination for Barbie, appeared taken aback, responding with uncertainty. Billie Eilish attempted to evade the question, shouting “not you!” before walking away.
Meanwhile, Barbie actor Ariana Greenblatt offered a more inclusive response, suggesting, “All of them? I don’t care. Whatever you wanna be.”
The viral nature of the question on TikTok and Twitter prompted fans to express their discontent with the presenter’s choice. One critic highlighted the lack of decorum at events, saying, “People can’t even try to maintain class at events anymore; it’s annoying.”
Users on social media characterized the query as “immature and distasteful,” questioning the inclusion of individuals like Daniels at high-profile events.
Some criticized TikTokers’ qualifications for covering significant events, contrasting their lack of media training with the challenges faced by professional journalists.
One frustrated user stated, “Journalists are out here in the trenches, battling weekly rounds of layoffs, abysmal wages, and fighting disinformation at every corner. And now TikTokers with no tact or media training whatsoever are set free to harass celebrities with dumbass questions.”
The incident at the People’s Choice Awards adds to recent controversies surrounding inappropriate questions directed at celebrities, as seen with a BBC presenter’s line of questioning to Andrew Scott at the Baftas red carpet. Despite Oppenheimer dominating the Baftas, the 38th People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles saw Barbie having a more successful night.
During the event, Billie Eilish was overheard discussing the presence of TikTokers, expressing her observation to Australian pop star Kylie Minogue. The singer remarked on the attendance of “some, like, TikTokers,” indicating a sense of discontent or surprise at their presence.
Among the TikTok creators invited to the People’s Choice Awards were Tana Mongeau, Bobbi Althoff, Noah Miller, Drew Afualo, Alix Earle, and Brianna LaPaglia.
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