nsaspook
September 2nd, 2011, 01:02 PM
http://media2.myfoxdc.com//photo/2011/08/31/894849-wallabies-fans-wearing-blackface-paint_20110831093138_640_480.JPG
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/offbeat/qantas-airline-apologizes-after-rewarding-australian-rugby-fans-dressed-in-black-face-ncxdc-083111
The winner, chosen by the airline, wrote, "We will dress as Radike Samo. Complete with Afro Wig, Aus rugby kit and face paint."
A Qantas spokeswoman said that the airline contacted Samo, who posed with the fans Saturday night and said he did not have a problem with the winners' costumes.
"These guys were actually paying me a tribute. It was a bit of fun, and I think it's great they regarded me as their favorite Wallaby," Samo said. "I didn't have an issue with it at all. I was glad to be in a photo with them, so I don't know why anyone is getting worked up -- that sort of reaction is just silly."
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/offbeat/qantas-airline-apologizes-after-rewarding-australian-rugby-fans-dressed-in-black-face-ncxdc-083111
The winner, chosen by the airline, wrote, "We will dress as Radike Samo. Complete with Afro Wig, Aus rugby kit and face paint."
A Qantas spokeswoman said that the airline contacted Samo, who posed with the fans Saturday night and said he did not have a problem with the winners' costumes.
"These guys were actually paying me a tribute. It was a bit of fun, and I think it's great they regarded me as their favorite Wallaby," Samo said. "I didn't have an issue with it at all. I was glad to be in a photo with them, so I don't know why anyone is getting worked up -- that sort of reaction is just silly."