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- December 6, 2019
- 2:55 pm
Joe Biden telling group of black kids about RUBBING BLOND HAIR ON HIS LEGS & JUMPING IN HIS LAP is beyond crazy
…and THIS is the Democratic Party’s front runner. WTF
Why does he say things like this? pic.twitter.com/luhRGngSXV
— Heather Champion (@winningatmylife) December 1, 2019
What does the incident involving Biden’s comments serve as a reminder of regarding mindful communication and sensitivity to different cultures and backgrounds?
It has recently come to light that United States President Joe Biden told a group of black children about rubbing blonde hair on his legs. This statement has raised eyebrows and criticism from the public, with some accusing the President of being insensitive and inappropriate.
The incident reportedly occurred during Biden’s visit to a swimming pool in Wilmington, Delaware in the summer of 2017. According to sources who were present at the time, Biden was addressing a group of children from a summer program for underprivileged youth. In an attempt to make a connection with the children, he reportedly talked about his experiences as a lifeguard, recounting a story about how he used to run his fingers up and down his legs to watch the hair on them rise as the water hit them.
He then went on to talk about a time when he had encountered a group of blonde-haired children who had been playing in the pool. He reportedly said, “And by the way, you know I sit on the stand, and it’d get hot. I got a lot of, I got hairy legs that turn blonde in the sun. And the kids used to come up and reach in the pool and rub my leg down so it was straight and then watch the hair come back up again.”
While Biden may have been trying to relate to the children by sharing a lighthearted story, his choice of words and the emphasis on the blonde hair has been criticized as inappropriate and unsettling. Some have even suggested that his statements have racial undertones, given that he was speaking to a group of black children.
Biden’s comments have also been fodder for critics who argue that the President is out-of-touch and prone to making gaffes. However, his supporters have come to his defense, arguing that the remarks were innocent and should not be blown out of proportion.
Whatever the case may be, Biden’s comments to the group of black children about rubbing blonde hair on his legs have sparked a conversation about appropriate language and behavior, particularly in situations where racial tensions may be at play. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of mindful communication and sensitivity to different cultures and backgrounds.
