Taylor Townsend has issued an apology after her comments about Chinese food sparked reactions on social media. The athlete’s response comes shortly after folks accused her of being culturally insensitive.
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Taylor Townsend Apologizes After Mocking Exotic Buffet Dishes
Recently, Taylor Townsend shared videos on Instagram apologizing for previous remarks about the food in China. NBC News reports that Townsend is currently in the Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen for the Billie Jean King Cup finals. For context, Taylor posted videos on her IG Story questioning some of the food displays at a buffet, which she revealed included bull frogs and soft-shelled turtles.
Reactions to her comments has caused Townsend to take accountability. She also said she enjoys traveling and doesn’t take her career for granted.. Still, she admitted there’s no excuse for her words.
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“The things that I said were not representative of that at all and I just truly wanted to apologize. There is no excuse, there is no words. For me, I will be better.” Taylor said.
Here’s What Taylor Said About The Food In China
Before Taylor apologized, she posted several videos on social media sharing her shock and concern after seeing the food in China. Some of the dishes included turtle, sea cucumber, and bull frogs. While showing the meals, she added a caption to one video writing, “This is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen… and people eating this.” She continued, “Imma have to talk to HR… because what the hell… turtle and bull frog is wild.”
Social Media Weighs In On Taylor’s Response
Folks over in The Shade Room’s comment section said they didn’t think Taylor needed to apologize, they believed she had a right to express her feelings about the food. Others gave her props for admitting she was wrong. See some of their reactions below.
Instagram user @perditafelicien wrote, “Good for her for saying sorry. She meant no harm.”
Instagram user @simplychristac wrote, “I wish people would start standing on business when they say something. I couldn’t be famous because I’m not apologizing for nothing. I’d be like NeNe ‘I said what I said!'”
While Instagram user @officiallyroyaltayy wrote, “I would be canceled asff if I was a celebrity man😂”
Then Instagram user @suavfit wrote, “I hate that the world is so sensitive nowadays.”
Another instagram user @rnc_marr wrote, “I couldn’t be famous cause I wouldn’t apologize to nobody😂😂💯”
Instagram user @_vonthegod_ wrote, “Apologize for what???? Girl take this down.”
While another Instagram user @dali_j_ wrote, “People are too sensitive 🙄”
Then another Instagram user @skimmya wrote, “Apologize for WHAT!???? 🤦🏾♀️ Not liking the damn food🙄”
Finally, Instagram user @therealdjnitti wrote, “STOP APOLOGIZING !!!!”
