Overwatch Pride Broadcast Hypocrisy

Moving forward, we will continue to apply tournament rules to ensure our official broadcasts remain focused on the game and are not a platform for divisive social or political views. not a platform for divisive social or political views. LET'S GET LESBIANS! However, the official broadcast needs to be about the tournament Pride Day sweatband Have a grand #Pride Day at the arena, @PlayOverwatch. #ShieldsUP The specific views expressed by blitzchung were NOT a factor in the decision we made. I want to be clear: our relationships in China had no influence on our decision. The specific views expressed by blitzchung were NOT a factor our relationships in China had no influence

A collage contrasts Overwatch League and Los Angeles Gladiators Pride-themed broadcasts, including a “LET'S GET LESBIANS!” sign and Pride Day merchandise, with official statements claiming broadcasts should avoid divisive political or social views and that China-related business relationships did not influence the decision against blitzchung. The joke mocks the apparent hypocrisy between celebrating LGBTQ+ themes publicly and suppressing blitzchung’s political expression. EN: A collage contrasts Overwatch League and Los Angeles Gladiators Pride-themed broadcasts, including a “LET'S GET LESBIANS!” sign and Pride Day merchandise, with official statements claiming broadcasts should avoid divisive political or social views and that China-related business relationships did not influence the decision against blitzchung. The joke mocks the apparent hypocrisy between celebrating LGBTQ+ themes publicly and suppressing blitzchung’s political expression.

• @dustinthehead / 427 2019-10-13