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darkphoenix181 10/03/19 2:13:03 PM #1:	https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/10/01/universal-orlando-resort-fires-despicable-me-actor-after-ok-symbol/3791483002/ Tiffiney Zinger said it was painful telling her daughter she couldn't use a family vacation photo for her second grade class project the image was marred by what appeared to be a symbol of hate. The photo shows the 6-year-old girl, who is biracial and has autism, posing with an actor dressed as the movie character Gru from "Despicable Me" during a Universal Orlando breakfast event attended by the Zinger family in March. The character formed an upside-down "OK" symbol with his fingers, recognized by some as a hate symbol, on the girl's shoulder, according to a photo and video reviewed by USA TODAY. A Universal Orlando Resort spokesman said Tuesday in response to USA TODAY inquiries about the episode that the actor had been fired. The spokesman, Tom Schroder, initially declined to further comment but then issued a statement: "We never want our guests to experience what this family did. This is not acceptable and we are sorry and we are taking steps to make sure nothing like this happens again. We cant discuss specifics about this incident, but we can confirm that the actor no longer works here. We remain in contact with the family and will work with them privately to make this right." In the 29-second clip, Zinger's daughter is being directed to stand by the Gru character. As she excitedly walks toward him, he gestures for her to stand to his side. The Gru character first places his hand behind her shoulder. Then, the character moves his right hand on top of her shoulder and curls his thumb and index finger into a clearly visible "OK" symbol. The gesture has become a symbol of concern because it has been used by white supremacists and other far-right extremists. <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:928285342] in Family out... [t:78060552]...</cite> <quote>https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/10/01/universal-orlando-resort-fires-despicable-me-actor-after-ok-symbol/3791483002/ <quote>Tiffiney Zinger said it was painful telling her daughter she couldn't use a family vacation photo for her second grade class project the image was marred by what appeared to be a symbol of hate. The photo shows the 6-year-old girl, who is biracial and has autism, posing with an actor dressed as the movie character Gru from "Despicable Me" during a Universal Orlando breakfast event attended by the Zinger family in March. The character formed an upside-down "OK" symbol with his fingers, recognized by some as a hate symbol, on the girl's shoulder, according to a photo and video reviewed by USA TODAY. A Universal Orlando Resort spokesman said Tuesday in response to USA TODAY inquiries about the episode that the actor had been fired. The spokesman, Tom Schroder, initially declined to further comment but then issued a statement: "We never want our guests to experience what this family did. This is not acceptable and we are sorry and we are taking steps to make sure nothing like this happens again. We cant discuss specifics about this incident, but we can confirm that the actor no longer works here. We remain in contact with the family and will work with them privately to make this right." In the 29-second clip, Zinger's daughter is being directed to stand by the Gru character. As she excitedly walks toward him, he gestures for her to stand to his side. The Gru character first places his hand behind her shoulder. Then, the character moves his right hand on top of her shoulder and curls his thumb and index finger into a clearly visible "OK" symbol. The gesture has become a symbol of concern because it has been used by white supremacists and other far-right extremists.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 10/03/19 2:15:00 PM #2:	like others pointed out in another topic, the boy seems to be trying to copy the cartoon guy <cite>Zikten posted [p:928285435] in Family out... [t:78060552]...</cite> <quote>like others pointed out in another topic, the boy seems to be trying to copy the cartoon guy</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkphoenix181 10/03/19 2:16:04 PM #3:	Zikten posted... like others pointed out in another topic, the boy seems to be trying to copy the cartoon guy Guess I can't trust google suggestions anymore. They not giving me fresh stories. <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:928285482] in Family out... [t:78060552]...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted...</cite> <quote>like others pointed out in another topic, the boy seems to be trying to copy the cartoon guy</quote> Guess I can't trust google suggestions anymore. They not giving me fresh stories.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 10/03/19 2:16:39 PM #4:	darkphoenix181 posted... Zikten posted... like others pointed out in another topic, the boy seems to be trying to copy the cartoon guy Guess I can't trust google suggestions anymore. They not giving me fresh stories. it's still fairly new. I think this broke yesterday or something <cite>Zikten posted [p:928285510] in Family out... [t:78060552]...</cite> <quote>darkphoenix181 posted...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted...</cite> <quote>like others pointed out in another topic, the boy seems to be trying to copy the cartoon guy</quote> Guess I can't trust google suggestions anymore. They not giving me fresh stories.</quote> it's still fairly new. I think this broke yesterday or something</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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