In a shocking incident that has ignited outrage on social media, a woman’s derogatory comments about dark-skinned girls during a debate show have drawn sharp criticism and condemnation from the online community. Her insensitive remarks not only revealed a disturbing bias but also shed light on the urgent need to address colorism and body shaming in society.

During a debate show, this woman made disparaging comments about dark-skinned girls, including herself, in a conversation that centered around applying eye makeup. She insinuated that individuals with fair skin could effortlessly enhance their eye appearance with eye ink, while dark-skinned girls couldn’t achieve the same effect as the ink wouldn’t be visible on their skin tone. This biased and baseless statement perpetuates harmful stereotypes and suggests that beauty is determined by skin color, a notion that has no place in today’s world.

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What followed was an even more alarming statement, as she claimed that her fair skin exempted her from paying toll fees because toll booth operators wouldn’t charge her due to her perceived beauty. This assertion not only displays an inflated sense of self-worth but also reinforces the idea that appearance should grant special privileges, an attitude that is deeply problematic.

The reaction from online users was swift and fierce, with many expressing their outrage and disappointment. They rightly pointed out the absurdity of her claims, highlighting that the toll booth operators wouldn’t know the color of the ink on a person’s eyes, nor should skin tone be a factor in financial transactions. This response underscores the importance of calling out harmful stereotypes and biases whenever they are encountered.

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அக்கா தகதகனு மின்றனால கண் மை வச்சா தெரியுமாம். எதிர்க்க இருக்கவங்க கறுப்பா இருக்கனால மை வச்சா தெரியாதாம்.இதுல வேற 2 toll gate-ல இவங்க skin tone பாத்து மயங்கி காசே வாங்கலயாம்.

பசங்க பொண்ணுகளதான் bodyshame,racist commnt பண்ணுவாங்க.ஆனா இவளுக கூட இருக்க பொண்ணுகளவே இவ்ளோ public-ல..☕ pic.twitter.com/lRoyfOtfQY

— 75% டீ – டோட்டலர் கீரி (@keeriofficial) September 15, 2023

It is crucial to recognize that body shaming and racist comments are not limited to any gender. While society often portrays these issues as predominantly affecting women, this incident serves as a stark reminder that such harmful attitudes can be perpetrated by individuals of any gender. The responsibility to combat these biases falls on everyone’s shoulders.

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Checkout the reactions below:

So fair skin tone, but indha ponnuku fair skin tone eh ilaye, toll la kaasu vangala nu onnu adichu vidriye ma adha mattum ethukave mudila

— $hyju (@linktoshyju) September 16, 2023

இதன் தொடர்ச்சி…
முடியல..அந்த pink பேச பேச கல் எடுத்து அடிக்கலாமான்னு இருக்கு..😡😡😡😡 pic.twitter.com/piplhyWYdG

— Devil From hell (@MrdevilFromhel1) September 15, 2023

Colorism, which is discrimination based on skin color, continues to plague societies worldwide. It is a deeply ingrained problem that perpetuates inequality and undermines self-esteem. This incident highlights the urgent need to address and challenge these biases in all aspects of life, from media representation to everyday interactions.

என்கிட்ட டோல் கேட்ல காசே வாங்கல.
எப்டி?
நான் தான் fast tag ஒட்டிருக்கனே.. pic.twitter.com/DAJAkvlaQh

— கார்த்திகேயன் (@karthik11235) September 16, 2023

இவகிட்ட ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் மாதிரி இருக்கனு யாறோ சொல்லிருக்காங்க இவளும் நம்பிட்டுருக்கா 😂😂

— 🌸 செல்லக்குட்டி 🌸 (@ChellaKuttymaa) September 16, 2023

In the age of social media, the impact of such incidents is magnified. They not only garner widespread attention but also provide an opportunity for individuals to come together and demand change. Social media users’ collective outrage sends a powerful message that discriminatory attitudes and behavior will not be tolerated.

கண்ண மட்டும் காமிச்சா டோல்ல காசு கட்டாம போனா

உண்மைலயே கண்ண மட்டும் தான் காமிச்சிருப்பாளா ஒரே திகிலா இருக்கப்பா 😨

— ภᕱᎥᏒ (@MalluBoii) September 16, 2023

அவங்க அப்பன் recharge பண்ண fastag ல பணம் எடுத்து இருப்பாங்க, ஹே பொடி ஆப்பாயிலு ன்னு சொல்லாம சொல்லி இருக்காங்க 🤣

— Black🖤 Red❤️ (@name_is_san) September 16, 2023

To combat colorism and body shaming effectively, society must engage in open and honest conversations about these issues. Education plays a crucial role, as it helps individuals understand the harmful consequences of biases and stereotypes. Additionally, media and entertainment industries should take steps to promote diversity and challenge narrow beauty standards.

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Moodhevi bikela poirkum😂

— Nishanth❤️ (@Nish_7781) September 16, 2023

அக்கா அதுக்கு பேரு வேர அத பெருமையாக பேசாத

— Sivan (@GlassCovai) September 16, 2023

The recent incident involving a woman degrading dark-skinned girls serves as a stark reminder that harmful biases and stereotypes persist in society. The outrage expressed by online users underscores the importance of confronting and challenging these attitudes whenever they surface. To build a more inclusive and equitable society, we must continue to have open discussions about colorism and body shaming, educate ourselves and others, and work collectively to dismantle harmful stereotypes and biases. It is a shared responsibility that transcends gender and demands our unwavering commitment to change.