British YouTuber Sparks Outrage with Racist Remarks and Disturbing Nuclear Joke
**Controversial Comments on Social Media**
British YouTuber Miles Routledge has come under fire after making a series of racially charged posts on the social media platform X, including a disturbing joke about launching nuclear attacks on India. Routledge, 25, who gained media attention for being evacuated from Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover in 2021, has been criticized for his offensive remarks and baseless accusations.
**Racist Posts and Unfounded Accusations**
The controversy began when Routledge shared a screenshot of a message from an anonymous X user, which appeared to threaten him. Without any evidence, Routledge claimed the user was Indian and mocked the individual by imitating Indian speech patterns. The message in question read: “I will find you I promise, your apology video will be sweet.” In response, Routledge not only shared his address but also wrote, “Saar okay lord saar good luck saar haha saar,” in a clear attempt to deride Indian English.
**Disturbing Nuclear Joke**
In a separate and even more alarming tweet, Routledge joked about using nuclear weapons against India. He stated, “When I become prime minister of England, I'll open the nuclear silos as an explicit warning to any foreign power that interferes with British interests and affairs. I'm not talking huge incidents, I'm itching to launch and atomize entire nations over the smallest infraction.” This comment has been widely condemned for its insensitivity and provocative nature.
**Defensive and Unapologetic**
When criticized by an Indian user for his inflammatory remarks, Routledge doubled down, asserting that he simply dislikes India and claiming he could "sense" the nationality of the troll based on their online behavior. He explained, “Believe it or not, I just don’t like India. Also I can sense an Indian, he is Indian. If a man online suddenly talks about ducking your mother in the first response, he’s Indian. Many such cases.”
**Public Backlash and Consequences**
Routledge's comments have drawn significant backlash, with many condemning his behavior as xenophobic and offensive. The uproar highlights ongoing concerns about racism and the responsible use of social media platforms.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the impact and responsibility of digital communication, as well as the need for greater accountability in addressing and mitigating hate speech online.