July 15th 2024.
Lily Allen's tweet about England losing to Spain in the Euro 2024 final has caused quite a stir on the internet. Many people were left scratching their heads at the singer's unusual and controversial reaction. The nail-biting final, which took place at Olympiastadion in Berlin, ended with a 2-1 defeat for Gareth Southgate's squad on Sunday night.
As expected, emotions ran high after the match, with celebrities like Olly Murs crying in the stands and Jeremy Clarkson throwing his England bunting in the bin. But Lily's response was unlike any other. She shared an AI-generated image on social media of a group of middle-aged, bald men wearing Union Jack underpants and crying in the rain, surrounded by Union Jack flags and beer pints.
The tweet, which was viewed over eight million times in less than 24 hours, sparked a backlash from many who accused Lily of being "anti-working class" and not proud of her own country. Some were also confused by the choice of the United Kingdom flag instead of the English one. One Twitter user even asked, "Why do you despise the working class?" while another questioned, "Why do you see a large, bald, white male and assume working class?"
In response, others defended Lily and pointed out that football, unlike many other things, unites people regardless of their class, race, or political beliefs. They urged her to simply celebrate the team's achievements and not get caught up in divisive stereotypes. Some even brought up the fact that Lily's father had previously written a song for the English football team.
But this is not the first time Lily has found herself in the midst of a controversy. She has a reputation for her sassy attitude and is no stranger to showbiz feuds. In a recent podcast, she even revealed a petty revenge story involving a rival who made snide comments about her working with their boyfriend. And she's not the only one to face backlash after the Euros. American pop star Katy Perry was also criticized for her emoji choice when she tweeted, "FOOTBALL IS COMING HOME," using the Union Jack instead of the St George's Cross.
Hopefully, by the next tournament, we will all have learned our lesson and prevented any mix-ups with flag emojis. In the meantime, let's all focus on the love of the game and celebrate the team's achievements. We have more important things to unite us than to divide us.
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