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One comment comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made about Puerto Rico sparked enormous online backlash.
"I don’t know if you guys know this, but there’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. Yeah, I think it’s called Puerto Rico," Hinchcliffe said to the crowd.
“There’s a lot going on. I don’t know if you know this but there’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico” pic.twitter.com/IXbXqDijyU
— Acyn (@Acyn) October 27, 2024RSBN / Twitter: @Acyn
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Following the clip going viral on X, Latino celebrities took to social media to express their disgust at the comment. Singer Ricky Martin reposted the video from the rally and wrote, "This is what they think of us. Vote for Kamala Harris."
Latino popstars Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez both reposted Kamala Harris's campaign video describing her plans for Puerto Rico as president.
Singer Luis Fonsi also took to Instagram, writing: "I understand comedy; I'm a big fan of it. I love roasts, trust me, I get it, BUT...this is far from comedy. Not now, not against my island, my people. Hell nah! It's okay to have different views, and I respect those who think differently from me...but going down this racist path ain't it."
Conservative political commentator Geraldo Rivera weighed in as well, calling on Latino men to "have pride in yourselves and your ancestors" by voting against Trump.
“A floating island of garbage…?” Referring to Puerto Rico???
“Poisoning the blood of our nation…?”
We have “murder in our genes….?”
Fuck these racists. Latino men of good will, have pride in yourselves and your ancestors. A vote for Trump is a vote against self-respect.
Twitter: @GeraldoRivera
Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and Congressperson Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reacted to the clip while streaming live on Twitch. "Who is that, jack-wad?" Walz asked. "When you have some a-hole calling Puerto Rico 'floating garbage,' know that that's what they think about you. It's what they think about anyone who makes less money than them," AOC said. "I want every Puerto Rican in Philadelphia and Reading and across the country to see this clip."
The comedian who made the remark about Puerto Rico, Tony Hinchcliffe took to X to respond to Walz and AOC's critiques, writing: "These people have no sense of humor. Wild that a vice presidential candidate would take time out of his 'busy schedule' to analyze a joke taken out of context to make it seem racist. I love Puerto Rico and vacation there. I made fun of everyone…watch the whole set. I’m a comedian Tim…might be time to change your tampon."
These people have no sense of humor. Wild that a vice presidential candidate would take time out of his “busy schedule” to analyze a joke taken out of context to make it seem racist. I love Puerto Rico and vacation there. I made fun of everyone…watch the whole set. I’m a… https://t.co/VFxHRcdv5k
— Tony Hinchcliffe (@TonyHinchcliffe) October 27, 2024AOC via YouTube / Twitter: @TonyHinchcliffe / Via youtube.com
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