Ellen DeGeneres and Usain Bolt
Social media has been attacking US talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres for her funny tweet about Usain Bolt carrying her around for her errands henceforth. The tweet has been called racist by many but the TV host has defended herself saying she is so far away from racism.
“I am highly aware of the racism that exists in our country,” @TheEllenShow tweeted. “It is the furthest thing from who I am.”
DeGeneres’ popular Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts often feature funny images that have been altered to include her. On Monday, her accounts sent out a picture of her riding on Bolt’s back during Sunday’s 100 meter semifinal with the suggestion she’d like to use the Jamaican sprinter’s word-class speed to get her errands done faster.
