Aussie TV icon faces criticism over controversial Facebook post! What did he say?
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In the digital age, every post can be scrutinised by the public eye.
Even the most seasoned media veterans can find themselves in hot water after a seemingly harmless post.
This was the case for an Australian TV host who recently faced a barrage of criticism over a post that left a poor taste in people's mouths.
Derryn Hinch, a name synonymous with Australian media, is no stranger to controversy.
However, his latest foray into social media left many of his followers questioning the appropriateness of sharing specific memories from the past.
The 80-year-old media personality shared a snippet of a song from his youth.
The ditty was something he likely remembered with a sense of nostalgia.
The post read: 'I like the girls who do. I like the girls who don't. I hate the girls who say they will, and then they say they won't.'
'But the girl I love the most of all, and I think you'll say I'm right, is the girl who says she never does—but she looks as though she might,' the post concluded.
Along with the post was a drawing of four girls.
While Hinch intended for the post to be a trip down memory lane, his audience's reaction was anything but light-hearted.
Some fans quickly labelled the lyrics as 'inappropriate' and 'terrible.'
'I'm shocked by the amount of people thinking this ditty is cute and funny... especially the fact it refers to girls,' a comment read.
'I'd be glad to never hear it again,' another commented.
Meanwhile, some defended Hinch's post as it was of a bygone era.
'It was of its time, stop being such a snowflake!' a commenter exclaimed.
In response to the backlash, Hinch expressed his surprise at the strong reaction to a 'light-hearted, whimsical memory from as a kid'.
'This was about teenage boys kissing teenage girls, nothing more sinister in it. It wasn't at all; it was an innocent childhood thing,' Hinch stated.
Hinch also reminisced about the lyrics originating from a Max Miller record, a comedian known for his risqué humour during The Depression era.
Despite the controversy, Hinch acknowledged the commotion in his post.
'I look at a movie from 30 years ago and think they wouldn't make it now,' Hinch said as he compared his current predicament to older media.
'Times have changed, and for the better. I'm the last one to try and talk about disrespect for women.'
Amidst the criticism, Hinch found support from some Australians who shared his sense of nostalgia.
One supporter commented on the humour of the lyrics, while another recognised Max Miller as the original author.
A particular commenter criticised the 'sensitivity' of modern society, as he lamented the loss of common sense and humour.
Derryn Hinch's situation should be a reminder that the past can be a minefield in the present, especially when shared on a public platform.
It also raised questions about the balance between nostalgia and sensitivity in modern society.
Have you ever shared a memory from your past, only to realise that it doesn't quite fit with today's values? How do you reconcile the fondness for the past with the progress of the present? Share your thoughts and opinions about this matter in the comments below.
Even the most seasoned media veterans can find themselves in hot water after a seemingly harmless post.
This was the case for an Australian TV host who recently faced a barrage of criticism over a post that left a poor taste in people's mouths.
Derryn Hinch, a name synonymous with Australian media, is no stranger to controversy.
However, his latest foray into social media left many of his followers questioning the appropriateness of sharing specific memories from the past.
The 80-year-old media personality shared a snippet of a song from his youth.
Hinch wrote about a ditty from his younger years on social media. Image Credits: Facebook/Australian Media Hall of Fame
The ditty was something he likely remembered with a sense of nostalgia.
The post read: 'I like the girls who do. I like the girls who don't. I hate the girls who say they will, and then they say they won't.'
'But the girl I love the most of all, and I think you'll say I'm right, is the girl who says she never does—but she looks as though she might,' the post concluded.
Along with the post was a drawing of four girls.
While Hinch intended for the post to be a trip down memory lane, his audience's reaction was anything but light-hearted.
Some fans quickly labelled the lyrics as 'inappropriate' and 'terrible.'
'I'm shocked by the amount of people thinking this ditty is cute and funny... especially the fact it refers to girls,' a comment read.
'I'd be glad to never hear it again,' another commented.
Meanwhile, some defended Hinch's post as it was of a bygone era.
'It was of its time, stop being such a snowflake!' a commenter exclaimed.
In response to the backlash, Hinch expressed his surprise at the strong reaction to a 'light-hearted, whimsical memory from as a kid'.
'This was about teenage boys kissing teenage girls, nothing more sinister in it. It wasn't at all; it was an innocent childhood thing,' Hinch stated.
Hinch also reminisced about the lyrics originating from a Max Miller record, a comedian known for his risqué humour during The Depression era.
Despite the controversy, Hinch acknowledged the commotion in his post.
'I look at a movie from 30 years ago and think they wouldn't make it now,' Hinch said as he compared his current predicament to older media.
'Times have changed, and for the better. I'm the last one to try and talk about disrespect for women.'
Amidst the criticism, Hinch found support from some Australians who shared his sense of nostalgia.
One supporter commented on the humour of the lyrics, while another recognised Max Miller as the original author.
A particular commenter criticised the 'sensitivity' of modern society, as he lamented the loss of common sense and humour.
Derryn Hinch's situation should be a reminder that the past can be a minefield in the present, especially when shared on a public platform.
It also raised questions about the balance between nostalgia and sensitivity in modern society.
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Bet it would be frowned on today.
