People Are Upset About A Commentator's Remarks About This Olympic Couple
People Are Upset About A Commentator's Remarks About This Olympic Couple
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Laura Trott and Jason Kenny have (Olympic) couple goals written all over them.
Both of the British cyclists took home gold medals at the Olympics on Tuesday night, Kenny winning the men's keirin and Trott winning the women's omnium. Oh, and they also happen to be in a long-term relationship.
Between the two of them, Trott and Kenny have 10 Olympic gold medals, five of which were won in Rio.
Their emotional reunion after they both won gold made us fall in love with the racing duo even more.
Unfortunately, right after the two tearfully celebrated together BBC commentator Chris Boardman jokingly said: "She's doing all the emotion for both of them really, he's looking at her wondering what's for tea!"
Many Twitter users were not happy with Boardman's "what's for tea" joke and criticized the remark for being sexist.
Horrific commentary "He's looking at her thinking - what's for tea?" #keirin @BBCSport what a way to ruin an amazing victory #facepalm
- Bob Fletcher (@bobbyman) August 16, 2016
The commentator just said of a male gold medalist looking at their ALSO GOLD MEDALIST gf "he's looking at her thinking what's for tea"
- Kate Gilson (@kategilson) August 16, 2016
Wow!
"He's looking at her going 'What's for tea?'"
- Becky Bedbug (@BeckyBedbug) August 16, 2016
Ah yes @BBCSport because no matter how many medals your partner wins, she should be cooking
Laura Trott: becomes most decorated British female olympian with four golds, winning 100% of her races
- Lily (@SnilyTheGoose) August 16, 2016
BBC commentator: #whatsfortea
Boardman responded to critics, tweeting that the question has "nothing to do with gender."
Just to clarify, "what's for tea?" is often I question asks me! It's nothing to do with gender!!
- Chris Boardman (@Chris_Boardman) August 16, 2016
Some people on Twitter agreed with him, tweeting that the comment was meant to refer to Kenny's laid-back nature which the cyclist is known for.
However, others weren't so convinced.
Seriously, did Chris Boardman actually just make that awful sexist joke?! #Rio2016 #trackcycling
- Laura (@Laura_B_R) August 16, 2016
Chris Boardman. 'What's for tea?'. Maybe you were trying to sum up how casual Jason Kenny looked. But it sounded a bit sexist. #rio2016 #bbc
- Laura Oakley (@oakley_doakley) August 16, 2016
Maybe it's best if athletic commentators just stay away from commenting o gender roles altogether.
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