In a series of deeply offensive posts on the social media platform X, British YouTuber Miles Routledge made racist comments about India and joked about launching nuclear bombs at the country. The 25-year-old, who gained fame for being stranded in Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover in 2021, sparked outrage with his inflammatory and baseless accusations.
The Controversial Posts
On Tuesday, Miles Routledge shared a screenshot of a message from an anonymous X user who appeared to be threatening him. The message read, “I will find you I promise, your apology video will be sweet.” Without any evidence, Routledge accused the person of being Indian and mocked them with a post that read, “Indian threatens to find me, it backfires lmao.” He also added, “Saar okay lord saar good luck saar haha saar,” mimicking what he claimed to be an Indian accent in a derogatory manner.
Joking About Nuclear Bombs
Routledge did not stop there. In a separate post, he made an alarming joke about using nuclear weapons against India. He wrote, “When I become prime minister of England, I’ll open the nuclear silos as an explicit warning to any foreign power that interferes with British interests and affairs. I’m not talking huge incidents, I’m itching to launch and atomize entire nations over the smallest infraction.” This statement, although intended as a joke, was met with strong disapproval, especially given its violent and racist undertones.
Targeting Indians
When an Indian user on X accused Routledge of deliberately provoking people for attention (rage-baiting), he responded by openly admitting that he did not like India. He went on to stereotype Indians by claiming he could “sense” when someone is Indian based on their behavior online. “Believe it or not, I just don’t like India. Also I can sense an Indian, he is Indian. If a man online suddenly talks about ducking your mother in the first response, he’s Indian. Many such cases,” Routledge claimed, further fueling the racist narrative.
Background on Miles Routledge
Miles Routledge first came into the public eye in 2021 when he was stranded in Afghanistan during the Taliban’s rapid takeover of the country. At the time, he was a student traveling in the region and had to be evacuated amidst the chaos. Since then, he has gained a following on social media, where he often posts controversial and provocative content.
Public Response
Routledge’s recent posts have sparked widespread condemnation from social media users and the public alike. Many have criticized him for promoting hate and racism, and there have been calls for platforms like X to take action against such behavior.
The remarks made by Miles Routledge highlight the persistent issue of racism and hate speech on social media platforms. His posts, which included jokes about nuclear bombs and racist stereotypes, are a stark reminder of the harmful impact that such rhetoric can have. It is crucial for social media platforms and their users to actively stand against racism and promote a culture of respect and understanding.
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