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# backlash - Wednesday 4 July, 2018

Actor who played Jar Jar Binks says backlash over film made him consider suicide Backlash

Actor who played Jar Jar Binks says backlash over film made him consider suicide

Jul 4th 2018, 3:48 PM 34,655 Views 57 Comments

In 2015, the film’s creator George Lucas revealed that Jar Jar was inspired by Disney’s Goofy.

# backlash - Friday 13 April, 2018

BBC defends plans to broadcast Enoch Powell's Rivers of Blood speech for the first time Backlash

BBC defends plans to broadcast Enoch Powell's Rivers of Blood speech for the first time

Apr 13th 2018, 2:38 PM 30,658 Views 142 Comments

The controversial 1968 speech by a Conservative MP warned Britain against immigration.

# backlash - Wednesday 11 April, 2018

'Cyber persecution' - Ulster Rugby fans take full page ad calling for Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding to be reinstated to team Belfast Telegraph

'Cyber persecution' - Ulster Rugby fans take full page ad calling for Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding to be reinstated to team

Apr 11th 2018, 11:47 AM 56,862 Views No Comments

The ad bemoans the ‘social media backlash’ against last month’s not-guilty verdicts in what became known as the Belfast rugby rape trial.

# backlash - Saturday 24 February, 2018

Companies distance themselves from the NRA after latest school shooting Backlash

Companies distance themselves from the NRA after latest school shooting

Feb 24th 2018, 2:46 PM 23,489 Views 92 Comments

The moves came as petitions circulated online targeting companies offering discounts to NRA members.

# backlash - Tuesday 26 December, 2017

Lewis Hamilton apologises after he's accused of 'shaming' his nephew for wearing a princess dress Backlash This post contains videos

Lewis Hamilton apologises after he's accused of 'shaming' his nephew for wearing a princess dress

Dec 26th 2017, 7:35 PM 58,826 Views 184 Comments

Hamilton has since deleted a video of his nephew he shared on Instagram.

# backlash - Friday 1 December, 2017

From The Daily Edge Pamela Anderson has been accused of victim blaming following these comments on the Harvey Weinstein scandal Backlash

Pamela Anderson has been accused of victim blaming following these comments on the Harvey Weinstein scandal

Dec 1st 2017, 8:36 PM 7,391 Views 2 Comments

“You know what you’re getting into if you’re going into a hotel room alone.”

# backlash - Sunday 3 September, 2017

Simon Harris says HPV vaccine saves lives, after speaking to Finian McGrath about his concerns Calls To Resign

Simon Harris says HPV vaccine saves lives, after speaking to Finian McGrath about his concerns

Sep 3rd 2017, 1:10 PM 20,799 Views 193 Comments

McGrath had called for the vaccine to be banned.

# backlash - Friday 28 July, 2017

There's been a surge in complaints about Irish 'influencers' plugging products Backlash

There's been a surge in complaints about Irish 'influencers' plugging products Exclusive

Jul 28th 2017, 12:05 AM 31,818 Views 36 Comments

Three times the amount of complaints have been received so far in 2017 compared to all of last year.

# backlash - Tuesday 16 May, 2017

From The42 'Tipp have a bit of ammunition because people have spoken harshly on them, unjustified in my view' Backlash

'Tipp have a bit of ammunition because people have spoken harshly on them, unjustified in my view'

May 16th 2017, 6:35 AM 4,319 Views 3 Comments

Liam Sheedy feels the Tipperary can learn a lot from their league final trouncing by Galway.

# backlash - Tuesday 4 April, 2017

From The42 Sunderland slam Moyes's slap threat to female reporter as 'wholly unacceptable' Backlash

Sunderland slam Moyes's slap threat to female reporter as 'wholly unacceptable'

Apr 4th 2017, 4:38 PM 5,179 Views 13 Comments

However, the club insist the manager’s job is not at risk.

# backlash - Wednesday 29 March, 2017

UK landlord bans 'coloured' people as they leave his properties 'smelling like curry' Backlash

UK landlord bans 'coloured' people as they leave his properties 'smelling like curry'

Mar 29th 2017, 12:53 PM 44,474 Views 87 Comments

“And I’d do it again,” Fergus Wilson said.

# backlash - Saturday 25 February, 2017

From The42 'Absolute joke', 'greed', 'RIP club football' - GAA players hit out at new football format Backlash

'Absolute joke', 'greed', 'RIP club football' - GAA players hit out at new football format

Feb 25th 2017, 4:05 PM 16,260 Views 9 Comments

The Super 8 proposal was passed at Congress this morning.

# backlash - Wednesday 9 November, 2016

From The42 Former All Black slams 'disrespectful' haka performed against Ireland Outcry

Former All Black slams 'disrespectful' haka performed against Ireland

Nov 9th 2016, 12:05 PM 81,700 Views 99 Comments

Craig Dowd feels the use of the Kapa O Pango highlighted the poor preparation done by Steve Hansen’s side.

# backlash - Monday 24 October, 2016

From The Daily Edge The Honey G backlash is in full swing - here's what you need to know Honey G

The Honey G backlash is in full swing - here's what you need to know

Oct 24th 2016, 11:38 AM 10,389 Views 2 Comments

Honey to the G, that’s you for me…

# backlash - Friday 5 August, 2016

The party of Nelson Mandela has had its worst electoral result since apartheid Backlash

The party of Nelson Mandela has had its worst electoral result since apartheid

Aug 5th 2016, 8:04 PM 10,443 Views 44 Comments

The ANC has even lost control of the municipality of Nelson Mandela Bay.

# backlash - Sunday 3 July, 2016

Ghostbusters backlash reflects sexism problem in Hollywood Spotlight On Hollywood

Ghostbusters backlash reflects sexism problem in Hollywood

Jul 3rd 2016, 10:30 AM 41,295 Views 227 Comments

The all-female reboot of Ghostbusters hits Irish cinemas on 15 July.

# backlash - Monday 9 May, 2016

From The42 Offaly boss slams 'cowards' for outburst of abuse in wake of Westmeath defeat Backlash

Offaly boss slams 'cowards' for outburst of abuse in wake of Westmeath defeat

May 9th 2016, 4:27 PM 7,393 Views 4 Comments

Eamonn Kelly made his feelings clear following his side’s three-point win against Carlow on Saturday.

# backlash - Friday 22 April, 2016

Travel advice given to LGBT tourists over North Carolina bathroom law Backlash

Travel advice given to LGBT tourists over North Carolina bathroom law

Apr 22nd 2016, 12:13 PM 15,379 Views 129 Comments

A number of high profile musicians have cancelled gigs in North Carolina and Mississippi over anti-LGBT laws.

From The42 'AC Milan' performing a haka highlights everything that is wrong with modern football Oh Dear This post contains videos

'AC Milan' performing a haka highlights everything that is wrong with modern football

Apr 22nd 2016, 11:10 AM 16,426 Views 32 Comments

It was all part of an advertising campaign.

# backlash - Thursday 21 April, 2016

From The42 'Well done Adam, great to put your country on hold so you can fulfil your own schedule' Backlash

'Well done Adam, great to put your country on hold so you can fulfil your own schedule'

Apr 21st 2016, 9:21 AM 11,473 Views 14 Comments

Australian golfer Adam Scott’s decision to skip the Olympics has not gone down well with some of his compatriots.

# backlash - Tuesday 12 April, 2016

Dating website apologises for calling red hair and freckles 'imperfections' Backlash

Dating website apologises for calling red hair and freckles 'imperfections'

Apr 12th 2016, 9:35 PM 23,657 Views 42 Comments

People were not happy with Match.com’s campaign.

# backlash - Tuesday 22 March, 2016

From The42 Serena Williams leads 'disappointed' reaction to Djokovic comments on women's tennis Backlash

Serena Williams leads 'disappointed' reaction to Djokovic comments on women's tennis

Mar 22nd 2016, 9:33 PM 31,349 Views 55 Comments

Andy Murray says there should ’100%’ be equal pay for male and female competitors.

# backlash - Monday 14 March, 2016

Poll: What do you make of the controversial 1916 banner at College Green? Easter Rising This post contains a poll

Poll: What do you make of the controversial 1916 banner at College Green?

Mar 14th 2016, 8:00 PM 52,964 Views 156 Comments

Revisionism or just a fuller version of history?

# backlash - Tuesday 2 February, 2016

YouTube stars apologise for trying to trademark 'reaction' videos A Fine Mess

YouTube stars apologise for trying to trademark 'reaction' videos

Feb 2nd 2016, 12:37 PM 13,300 Views 26 Comments

The Fine Brothers reversed the decision after a major backlash saw them lose hundreds of thousands of subscribers.

# backlash - Thursday 28 January, 2016

From The42 Fury escapes punishment for comments on women, homosexuality and abortion Controversial

Fury escapes punishment for comments on women, homosexuality and abortion

Jan 28th 2016, 10:39 AM 3,055 Views 8 Comments

The world heavyweight champion has not broken the law, so boxing authorities feel they cannot interfere.

# backlash - Tuesday 19 January, 2016

First arrest made over New Year's sex attacks in Cologne Backlash

First arrest made over New Year's sex attacks in Cologne

Jan 19th 2016, 10:01 AM 14,338 Views 85 Comments

More than 760 police reports have been filed in connection with German police.

# backlash - Tuesday 5 January, 2016

Founder of 'white people' dating site says he's not racist as he dated a black woman once Backlash This post contains videos

Founder of 'white people' dating site says he's not racist as he dated a black woman once

Jan 5th 2016, 7:00 PM 17,007 Views 51 Comments

Where White People Meet has been causing controversy in the US.

# backlash - Wednesday 11 November, 2015

Department store criticised for ad that 'promotes date rape' Backlash

Department store criticised for ad that 'promotes date rape'

Nov 11th 2015, 10:34 PM 30,412 Views 59 Comments

The ad features a man standing behind a woman with the text “Spike your friend’s eggnog when they’re not looking.”

# backlash - Wednesday 4 November, 2015

There's already a backlash against the Instagram star who 'quit social media' Backlash

There's already a backlash against the Instagram star who 'quit social media'

Nov 4th 2015, 1:26 PM 33,191 Views 32 Comments

Fellow YouTubers have taken issue with O’Neill’s stance against social media.

From The Daily Edge There's already a backlash against the Instagram star who 'quit social media' Backlash

There's already a backlash against the Instagram star who 'quit social media'

Nov 4th 2015, 9:44 AM 8,130 Views 3 Comments

Fellow YouTubers have taken issue with O’Neill’s stance against social media.

# backlash - Saturday 19 September, 2015

Crowds turn out for Dublin march in support of Jobstown protesters Backlash

Crowds turn out for Dublin march in support of Jobstown protesters

Sep 19th 2015, 7:50 PM 23,298 Views No Comments

The rally was organised in support of protesters charged with falsely imprisoning Tánaiste Joan Burton.

# backlash - Saturday 12 September, 2015

Massive rise in donations to Anti-Austerity Alliance since Garda fundraising ban Backlash

Massive rise in donations to Anti-Austerity Alliance since Garda fundraising ban

Sep 12th 2015, 7:44 PM 31,107 Views 187 Comments

Paul Murphy says the denial of a collection permit has been met with “a huge amount of support and shock.”

# backlash - Tuesday 8 September, 2015

From The Daily Edge Is a Sam Smith backlash beginning to form? Backlash

Is a Sam Smith backlash beginning to form?

Sep 8th 2015, 8:48 PM 7,043 Views 5 Comments

We investigated.

# backlash - Sunday 30 August, 2015

Chrissie Hynde criticised for saying high heels and ‘f*** me’ clothes could 'entice' a rapist Backlash

Chrissie Hynde criticised for saying high heels and ‘f*** me’ clothes could 'entice' a rapist

Aug 30th 2015, 12:17 PM 21,082 Views 120 Comments

The Pretenders rocker has been accused of victim blaming.

# backlash - Tuesday 25 August, 2015

Website pulls Caitlyn Jenner Halloween costume amid complaints Backlash

Website pulls Caitlyn Jenner Halloween costume amid complaints

Aug 25th 2015, 6:50 PM 35,112 Views 73 Comments

Several others are still selling it, though.

# backlash - Thursday 23 July, 2015

From The Daily Edge Has the Taylor Swift backlash begun? Looks like it Backlash

Has the Taylor Swift backlash begun? Looks like it

Jul 23rd 2015, 6:45 PM 9,250 Views 5 Comments

Have people begun to turn on Tay Tay?

# backlash - Thursday 4 June, 2015

Crackdown on rough sleeping in London hipster hotspots sparks outrage Backlash

Crackdown on rough sleeping in London hipster hotspots sparks outrage

Jun 4th 2015, 4:07 PM 16,124 Views 27 Comments

Rough sleepers could be fined up to €1,360 in some of London’s most sought after boroughs.

# backlash - Tuesday 31 March, 2015

From The Daily Edge The new host of The Daily Show has been accused of being sexist and anti-Semitic Backlash

The new host of The Daily Show has been accused of being sexist and anti-Semitic

Mar 31st 2015, 8:20 PM 4,353 Views 4 Comments

Here we go.

# backlash - Friday 27 February, 2015

From The Daily Edge Dublin hotel offer Ed Sheeran tickets for 5-star reviews, to beat the backlash Backlash

Dublin hotel offer Ed Sheeran tickets for 5-star reviews, to beat the backlash

Feb 27th 2015, 3:47 PM 4,555 Views 2 Comments

It doesn’t even matter if you haven’t been there.

# backlash - Tuesday 24 February, 2015

From The Daily Edge Dove's new Twitter campaign encouraging women to 'speak beautiful' has backfired Backlash

Dove's new Twitter campaign encouraging women to 'speak beautiful' has backfired

Feb 24th 2015, 8:39 PM 7,740 Views 1 Comment

Oops.

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