Bryan Adams Apologizes for ‘Wet Market’ Coronavirus Tirade, But Doubles Down on Veganism as PETA Comes to His Defense

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Rocker Bryan Adams is taking a cue from one of his top 10 hits in the ’90s, “Please Forgive Me,” as he apologizes for a coronavirus-related social media post that struck many as r…

In his previous post, which remains online , Adams wrote, “Tonight was supposed to be the beginning of a tenancy of gigs at the Royal Albert Hall, but thanks to some f—ing bat eating, wet market animal selling, virus making greedy bastards, the whole world is now on hold, not to mention the thousands that have suffered or died from this virus. My message to them other than ‘thanks a f—ing lot’ is go vegan. To all the people missing out on our shows, I wish I could be there more than you know.

The World Health Organization has identified a wet market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, in which live animals are kept in closely confined cages and sold for slaughter, as either a source or “amplifying setting” for the coronavirus outbreak. Some commentators found his “bat-eating” remark or the general tone of the post to be “dog whistling” for anti-Chinese racism. Amy Go, president of the Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice, was among them, telling CBC News that Adams’ remarks would foster “racist hatred against the Chinese.”

PETA issued a statement in support of the singer to Billboard. “Bryan Adams echoes the frustrations of millions of people who are outraged that the violent meat trade has once again been allowed to devastate human health,” said PETA senior VP Dan Mathews. “‘Wet markets’ and disease-ridden slaughterhouses around the world are superhighways for contagion and must be closed now. Despite conspiracy theories, credible experts such as Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr.

 

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But... he was right

Still a tone deaf comment. Still an asshole.

One of my favorite jokes: Two prisoners were about to be executed. 'Any last requests?' asked the jailer. The first prisoner asked, 'Can you play me 'Everything I Do' by Bryan Adams?' 'What about you?' the jailer asked the 2nd prisoner. The 2nd prisoner said, 'Kill me first.'

Too late.

I thought it came from a bat?

bryanadams needs to man up about having no work. He must think he’s the only musician on the fucking planet out of work.

Not sure why he apologized. His post wasn't racist and in no way did it mention asians or an asian country. People should stop being offended by the slightest thing. Also he was right.

Thr virus came from wet markets. Bryan Adams should not be apologizing

So still a twat.

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