…By Lola Smith for TDPel Media.
An Australian influencer named Bianka Ismailovski has caused outrage after she posted a video of herself twerking to commemorate Anzac Day.
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand to honor all those who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
The video shows Ismailovski shaking her rear and flaunting her abs in a crop top.
The video was captioned “Spent this morning twerking but then remembered it’s Anzac Day so I guess I’m throwing it back for them.
Lest we forget x.”
Defending her actions, Ismailovski insisted that her twerking was not disrespectful and that she was doing it for the troops.
She also said that she believes that it is what they would like.
However, countless people, including fellow Instagrammers and watchdog accounts like Influencer Tea Aus, called out her actions on social media.
Anzac Day is a significant day in Australia and New Zealand, marking the anniversary of the ill-fated Gallipoli landings in Turkey in 1915 during the First World War.
The day is dedicated to honoring those who lost their lives in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke to over 30,000 people at the War Memorial in the capital Canberra for the first Anzac Day since his government was elected almost a year ago.
In the UK, Prince William attended a dawn service to commemorate Anzac Day, and the Royal Family shared a post on its official Twitter page to remember all those who died while serving their country.
Commentary
Bianka Ismailovski’s twerking video has sparked controversy, with many people feeling that her actions were disrespectful to those who served and died in wars.
Anzac Day is a significant day in Australia and New Zealand, and it is important to honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for their countries.
Ismailovski’s defense that she was doing it for the troops seems misplaced and inappropriate.
Social media watchdog accounts and fellow influencers have called out her actions, emphasizing the importance of sensitivity and respect on this day of remembrance.