Tony Parker has apologized after he and San Antonio Spurs teammate and fellow French countryman Boris Diaw were thrust into a national controversy in France over what some have perceived as an anti-Semitic gesture in published photographs. Parker, who released a lengthy statement Monday afternoon, said a photo of him posing with French comedian Dieudonne M'bala M'bala was several years old. A similar photo has also been published of Diaw with the comedian/activist. "While this gesture has been part of French culture for many years, it was not until recently that I learned of the very negative concerns associated with it," Parker said in the statement. Source: Continue Reading
OK....I'll plead stupid. What in the heck is it about that pick that has Jews across the globe ready to declare war?
Apparently it is an anti-semitism thing in France, it's called a quenelle which they view as a reverse nazi salute. Also the guy with Parker has been known to say anti-semitic things. From what I've read anti-semitism is on the rise in France because the people are tired of the Israeli lobby.
Controversy that needs directions how to be offended. Gonna be a tough sell in America. We don't need no stinking directions...
