Johnny Bananas Claps Back After Netflix Show Controversy

Tv persona Johnny Bananas has denied concentrating on a Black lady along with his controversial touch upon Netflix‘s “Pop The Balloon LIVE!.”

“Pop The Balloon Or Discover Love,” a well-known relationship present made fashionable on YouTube by couple Arlette Amuli and Bolia Matundu, moved to Netflix, with its first episode airing on Thursday.

Nonetheless, it did not take lengthy for the present to spark a buzz on social media following a remark from Bananas that netizens felt was geared toward a Black lady.

The present’s host, Yvonne Orji, then requested him which of the ladies would have been his kind.

Bananas scanned by earlier than turning to the ladies on his left and checking their toes. He then advised two of them that they had “actually fairly toes.”

Nonetheless, he appeared to inform one of many girls, a black lady, “You appear like you sleep from a tree the wrong way up.” The digicam then centered on the black lady carrying a blue two-piece plaid gown.

The lady requested if Bananas was speaking about her whereas the opposite girls reacted with laughter. Orji then requested Bananas if toes have been necessary in dwelling constructing, and he responded, “You want good toes to construct a house.”

On-line weblog Glock Topickz reposted a clip exhibiting the second Bananas made the controversial remark, and several other netizens took turns slamming him and Netflix.

One individual stated, “That’s racism asf. @netflix to sit down right here and replica a present that is not even yours then enable this facially challenged white man to say that to her is absurd. What’s incorrect with y’all?”

A second individual cursed Bananas, saying, “So what number of instances does he should be racist earlier than they lower ties with this lil midget b-tch?”

A 3rd X consumer recalled Bananas’ spat with “Massive Brother 24” winner Taylor Hale and the way he allegedly referred to as the latter a monkey.

The fan wrote, “He additionally referred to as Taylor Hale a monkey on right here like 2 months in the past… Like significantly, what number of strikes does he want earlier than sufficient is sufficient?”

Nonetheless, one individual famous, “Generally commenters can say issues like that with out a lot intent. I hope she did not take it personally.” In the meantime, one other X consumer added, “Cancel the present.”

Bananas did not take time to reply to the backlash he was receiving.

He replied to Glock Topickz‘ video put up and claimed he wasn’t referring to the black lady when he made the remark.

Bananas said, “Hey morons, I used to be truly speaking in regards to the WHITE woman whose toes have been hanging over her footwear who’s actually dressed like a f-cking tree!”

He continued, “It is wild how briskly some individuals can twist a second right into a false narrative.”

The tv persona concluded, “There’s actual racism on the market, weaponizing faux outrage for clicks cheapens it.”

Along with his put up, he shared a picture the place he circled the toes of the “WHITE woman” he claimed he was referring to when he made his feedback.

A number of netizens reacted to Johnny Bananas’ put up, with some individuals supporting him whereas others faulted his protection.

One individual wrote, “They’re all jealous of king @johnnybananas.”

One other fan added, “I hate that they preserve attempting to do that to you for actual. It is beginning to piss me off. Subsequent time do not even reply to those idiots!”

Nonetheless, one other individual famous, “I like you Johnny however the white woman/inexperienced gown’ toes weren’t hanging over her footwear whenever you zoom in.”