The Vox Box

Mon., Aug. 25, 2008

Olympic-sized photo scandal…

(one of the few photo scandals having nothing to do with hollywood)

More Olympics controversy - this time it's on the basketball court.

The Spanish men's Olympic basketball team has stirred up some emotions based on a recent photo of the team "using their index fingers as if to slant their eyes."

Many Asian rights groups have taken offence to the action, deeming it "disturbing" and "divisive."

Jose Manuel Calderon, member of the Spanish basketball team and blogger on his official website said the incident was "something appropriate...and loving," blaming the European media for the racial distortion of the picture.

CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE

Was it an 'ok' jesture to make when heading to Bejing? Do you think the location of the Olympics had anything to do with the severity of the situation?

Posted Aug. 25, 2008, 8:53 p.m.

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