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Critics Call Shade Name in Beauty YouTuber Jackie Aina’s Eyeshadow Palette “Racist”
Published
4 years agoon

- Beauty YouTuber Jackie Aina created an eyeshadow palette with Anastasia Beverly Hills that includes a shade named “Wiggalese.”
- Critics are calling the name racist and saying that it is a play on the word “wigger,” a term used to describe white people who emulate mannerisms and styles associated with black culture.
- However, fans, the president of ABH, and Aina herself have said that the name is a reference to wigs and wig language.
Backlash Over “Wiggalese”
Beauty YouTuber Jackie Aina released a new eyeshadow palette in collaboration with Anastasia Beverly Hills this week, which some critics are now slamming because of the name of one particular shade.
Aina, who has more than 3.1 million subscribers on her channel, announced the palette on Sunday. Shortly after seeing the full range of colors and shade names, some called out Aina for naming one shade “Wiggalese.”
Outraged viewers argued that the name was another version of the term “wigger,” a slang word used against white people who emulate mannerisms and styles associated with black culture.
One Twitter user said that the term, “is just racist AF when u remove the ‘lese’ from it.” Another called it a slur.
Jackie Aina trending….sad part is shes a racist biggot who I'm shocked ABH is supporting…also read deep in her palette, name that stand out is the word Wiggalese who is just racist AF when u remove the 'lese' from it but yea since its Jackie shell get a pass….
— ~LuKa~♡ (@MaMeLuKa_) August 4, 2019
Shame ABH included a word with a slur in it.
— Zadidoll (@zadidoll) August 5, 2019
Supporters Defend Aina
Several fans defended the shade name and said that the term is actually just a reference to wigs.
literally saying wiggalese is a slur, when all it means is wig language makes no sense- & its a word that is made up anyways!! they wanna be oppressed so bad. they want a black women to lose money so bad.
— Cannon 😘 (@cannonbitchh) August 6, 2019
Naming a shade after a madeuo term is a slur? Wiggalese refers to wigs, like the hair. You idiot. https://t.co/N31l4Jt3Ct
— 🥀 SHOOKINGTON 🥀 (@Chelleziaa) August 6, 2019
WHERE?!?!? Explain….where????? She is talking about her WIGS!!!!! Explain. Make it make sense
— Golden*Heart (@GoldenOnyxHeart) August 5, 2019
Wiggalese isn’t a racial slur. It’s the language all wig wearers/makers speak. So all the butthurt Caucasian people who are saying it’s offensive when it isn’t, you should have watched Jackie’s video and you’re dumber than a bag of rocks.
— Fluent in Wiggalese and Wig Latin 😌☺️ (@gbemsabiola) August 5, 2019
In her announcement video, Aina even explained the meaning behind all of her shade names. “So wiggalese is just basically legal jargon but basically the wig equivalent of that,” she said.
Aina then explained that while working with a legal team on the shade names before the launch, she was asked what the name meant and said: “You know the definition of legalese you just take that and apply that to wigs. You know the legalisation of something can be described as the wigilisation of something.”
Claudia Soare, better known as Norvina, the president of Anastasia Beverly Hills and daughter of the brand’s founder, eventually took to Twitter to respond to the accusations of racism.
“Absolutely not,” she wrote. “I would never allow that. It’s about wigs.” Norvina went on to suggest that the idea of Aina including a racist shade name would be ridiculous. “Also why would Jackie name one of her own shades …. nvm.”
Omg no are they really. Absolutely not. I would never allow that. It’s about wigs. Also why would Jackie name one of her own shades …. nvm
— norvina (@norvina1) August 5, 2019
Outrage Continues
Aina is known for being a staunch advocate for better inclusion of people of color in beauty and fashion. She has called out brands for poor shade ranges, lack of diversity in social media campaign or pages, and poor support of black influencers.
While announcing her palette, Aina even said that it was suitable for all skin tones but was especially made for people with medium to dark complections.
After seeing the outrage over the shade name, many of her fans hit back at critics and argued that they were the ones being racist for trying to bash a black influencer and not support her collaboration.
racists hate Jackie Aina so much they’re jumping through hoops talking about she used a “slur” in one of the names of the shadows (Wiggalese) for her palette. lmao if y’all don’t get
— tune (@viatunisia) August 5, 2019
Jackie has a shade in the palette called “wiggalese”and the racists are mad because apparently “w*gga” is a racial slur???
— Liv THEE Stallion (@livandlearn__) August 5, 2019
Can y’all just say y’all hate black women? Because y’all wiggas just making shit up at this point pic.twitter.com/yhwJMdkgp7
This sparked more outrage from Aina’s critics who spoke out against being labeled as racist. “The fact that I disagree w a lot of things she’s done & said does not make me a racist,” one user wrote.
Others like award-winning makeup artist Kevin James Bennet even argued that Aina should step in and address the name-calling with her followers.
Just because I am not a fan of Jackie Aina & will not buy her collabs does not make me racist. The fact that I disagree w a lot of things she’s done & said does not make me a racist. Jackie has a shade in her @ABHcosmetics called Wiggalese? Ok. 🙄 #jackieaina
— JaclynsFirstFace (@FaceJaclyns) August 5, 2019
Am I actually seeing this? If you post anything other than praise and love notes about the @jackieaina X @ABHcosmetics collab palette you're branded a racist and stans descend in droves to threaten and harass you? #OhHellNo Jackie, you need to straighten these folks out, NOW.
— Kevin James Bennett (@KJBennettBeauty) August 5, 2019
As of now, Aina has not publically addressed the outrage surrounding the shade name.
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Schools Across the U.S. Cancel Classes Friday Over Unverified TikTok Threat
Published
1 year agoon
December 17, 2021By
Cory Ray
Officials in multiple states said they haven’t found any credible threats but are taking additional precautions out of an abundance of safety.
School Cancelled
Schools in no fewer than 10 states either canceled classes or increased their police presence on Friday after a series of TikToks warned of imminent shooting and bombs threats.
Despite that, officials said they found little evidence to suggest the threats are credible. It’s possible no real threat was actually ever made as it’s unclear if the supposed threats originated on TikTok, another social media platform, or elsewhere.
“We handle even rumored threats with utmost seriousness, which is why we’re working with law enforcement to look into warnings about potential violence at schools even though we have not found evidence of such threats originating or spreading via TikTok,” TikTok’s Communications team tweeted Thursday afternoon.
We handle even rumored threats with utmost seriousness, which is why we're working with law enforcement to look into warnings about potential violence at schools even though we have not found evidence of such threats originating or spreading via TikTok.
— TikTokComms (@TikTokComms) December 16, 2021
(2/3) Law enforcement agencies have investigated this threat and determined that it originated in Arizona and is not credible. We want to continue to encourage members of Team BCPS to report suspicious or threatening activities or postings.
— Baltimore County Public Schools (@BaltCoPS) December 16, 2021
While there are no known specific threats against New Jersey schools, the safety of our children is our highest priority and we will work closely with law enforcement to monitor the situation and remain prepared.
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) December 16, 2021
Still, given the uptick of school shootings in the U.S. in recent years, many school districts across the country decided to respond to the rumors. According to The Verge, some districts in California, Minnesota, Missouri, and Texas shut down Friday.
“Based on law enforcement interviews, Little Falls Community Schools was specifically identified in a TikTok post related to this threat,” one school district in Minnesota said in a letter Thursday. “In conversations with local law enforcement, the origins of this threat remain unknown. Therefore, school throughout the district is canceled tomorrow, Friday, December 17.”
In Gilroy, California, one high school that closed its doors Friday said it would reschedule final exams that were expected to take place the same day to January.
According to the Associated Press, several other districts in Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Montana, New York, and Pennsylvania stationed more police officers at their schools Friday.
Viral Misinformation or Legitimate Warnings?
As The Verge notes, “The reports of threats on TikTok may be self-perpetuating.”
For example, many of the videos online may have been created in response to initial warnings as more people hopped onto the trend. Amid school cancellations, videos have continued to sprout up — many awash with both rumors and factual information.
“I’m scared off my ass, what do I do???” one TikTok user said in a now-deleted video, according to People.
“The post is vague and not directed at a specific school, and is circulating around school districts across the country,” Chicago Public Schools said in a letter, though it did not identify any specific post. “Please do not re-share any suspicious or concerning posts on social media.”
According to Dr. Amy Klinger, the director of programs for the nonprofit Educator’s School Safety Network, “This is not 2021 phenomenon.”
Instead, she told The Today Show that her network has been tracking school shooting threats since 2013, and she noted that in recent years, they’ve become more prominent on social media.
“It’s not just somebody in a classroom of 15 people hearing someone make a threat,” she said. “It’s 15,000 people on social media, because it gets passed around and it becomes larger and larger and larger.”
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Jake Paul Says He “Can’t Get Cancelled” as a Boxer
Published
2 years agoon
November 1, 2021
The controversial YouTuber opened up about what it has been like to go from online fame to professional boxing.
The New Yorker Profiles Jake Paul
YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul talked about his career switch, reputation, and cancel culture in a profile published Monday in The New Yorker.
While Paul rose to fame as the Internet’s troublemaker, he now spends most of his time in the ring. He told the outlet that one difference between YouTube and boxing is that his often controversial reputation lends better to his new career.
“One thing that is great about being a fighter is, like, you can’t get cancelled,” Paul said. The profile noted that the sport often rewards and even encourages some degree of bad behavior.
“I’m not a saint,” Paul later continued. “I’m also not a bad guy, but I can very easily play the role.”
Paul also said the other difference between his time online and his time in boxing is the level of work. While he says he trains hard, he confessed that there was something more challenging about making regular YouTube content.
“Being an influencer was almost harder than being a boxer,” he told The New Yorker. “You wake up in the morning and you’re, like, Damn, I have to create fifteen minutes of amazing content, and I have twelve hours of sunlight.”
Jake Paul Vs. Tommy Fury
The New Yorker profile came just after it was announced over the weekend Paul will be fighting boxer Tommy Fury in an 8-round cruiserweight fight on Showtime in December.
“It’s time to kiss ur last name and ur family’s boxing legacy goodbye,” Paul tweeted. “DEC 18th I’m changing this wankers name to Tommy Fumbles and celebrating with Tom Brady.”
Pucker up Timmy, it’s time to kiss ur last name and ur family’s boxing legacy goodbye. DEC 18th Im changing this wankers name to Tommy Fumbles and celebrating with Tom Brady. Tickets on sale November 10th!#PaulFury One Will Fall. @MostVpromotions @showtimeboxing @amaliearena pic.twitter.com/IFStMpJul5
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) October 29, 2021
Both Paul and Fury are undefeated, according to ESPN. Like Paul, Fury has found fame outside of the sport. He has become a reality TV star in the U.K. after appearing on the hit show “Love Island.”
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Hackers Hit Twitch Again, This Time Replacing Backgrounds With Image of Jeff Bezos
Published
2 years agoon
October 8, 2021By
Cory Ray
The hack appears to be a form of trolling, though it’s possible that the infiltrators were able to uncover a security flaw while reviewing Twitch’s newly-leaked source code.
Bezos Prank
Hackers targeted Twitch for a second time this week, but rather than leaking sensitive information, the infiltrators chose to deface the platform on Friday by swapping multiple background images with a photo of former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
According to those who saw the replaced images firsthand, the hack appears to have mostly — and possibly only — affected game directory headers. Though the incident appears to be nothing more than a surface-level prank, as Amazon owns Twitch, it could potentially signal greater security flaws.
More Twitch shenanigans are afoot. All game directory header pictures on the Web version of Twitch are now showing a closeup picture of Jeff Bezos. It's been like this for the last 2 hours. pic.twitter.com/LcKP9jGMCC
— AnEternalEnigma (@AnEternalEnigma) October 8, 2021
For example, it’s possible the hackers could have used leaked internal security data from earlier this week to discover a network vulnerability and sneak into the platform.
The latest jab at the platforms came after Twitch assured its users it has seen “no indication” that their login credentials were stolen during the first hack. Still, concerns have remained regarding the potential for others to now spot cracks in Twitch’s security systems.
It’s also possible the Bezos hack resulted from what’s known as “cache poisoning,” which, in this case, would refer to a more limited form of hacking that allowed the infiltrators to manipulate similar images all at once. If true, the hackers likely would not have been able to access Twitch’s back end.
The photo changes only lasted several hours before being returned to their previous conditions.
First Twitch Hack
Despite suspicions and concerns, it’s unclear whether the Bezos hack is related to the major leak of Twitch’s internal data that was posted to 4chan on Wednesday.
That leak exposed Twitch’s full source code — including its security tools — as well as data on how much Twitch has individually paid every single streamer on the platform since August 2019.
It also revealed Amazon’s at least partially developed plans for a cloud-based gaming library, codenamed Vapor, which would directly compete with the massively popular library known as Steam.
Even though Twitch has said its login credentials appear to be secure, it announced Thursday that it has reset all stream keys “out of an abundance of caution.” Users are still being urged to change their passwords and update or implement two-factor authentication if they haven’t already.
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