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Chinese Brands Drop Mbappé Over Dictator Meme Remark
From the BBN segment “Chinese brands drop Mbappé after 'Chinese dictator' meme remark”, cut down to under a minute.
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What BBN said on air. The facts are in the original report: ESPN.
Rex "Two-Point" GridleyKylian Mbappé asked about his favorite meme of himself, laughed, and said it's the one where he's a Chinese dictator, and three Chinese sponsors dropped him on Tuesday.
Rex "Two-Point" GridleyDongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground are all gone, and Dongpeng says it has a zero-tolerance policy toward behavior that offends national sentiments.
Vera BullockI'd call that three partners choosing a more focused portfolio, Rex. Very thorough of them.
Rex "Two-Point" GridleyLook, it gets worse. His nickname in China is Guigui, which means turtle, from a Ninja Turtles meme, and they loved the turtle.
Vera BullockSo he was a beloved cartoon reptile, and the brands dropped the reptile, not the footballer?
Rex "Two-Point" GridleyChinese media say state broadcaster CCTV will stop showing La Liga matches, and La Liga has apologized and distanced itself from him.
Vera BullockThat's a league taking a hit for one player, Rex. That is a team sport.
Rex "Two-Point" GridleyVera, that's exactly right. That's the whole point of a team.
Vera BullockHe posted an apology calling it ill-judged, so the turtle has pulled his head in and kept the shell.
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