Naomi Osaka is hilariously roasting people who tell her to stick to sports
Please brace yourselves for some good Twitter burns
Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has always had a way with words, whether it’s deftly charming press during interviews or showcasing her quick wit on her Twitter feed.
Over the past week, Osaka, who is Japanese-American and of Haitian descent, has been vocal on Twitter about the events surrounding the death of George Floyd. She has posted the video of Floyd’s killing at the hands of police officers, has been active in calling out the tennis community for their response, and voicing her opinions, stating, “Just because it isn’t happening to you doesn’t mean it isn’t happening at all.”
Of course, for any athlete that speaks up about racial or political issues, there’s the chorus of people who come back at them and say that they should “stick to sports.”
Unfortunately for those losers, Osaka is delightfully roasting them on her Twitter feed.
First off, who doesn’t love a good Ikea burn.
I hate when random people say athletes shouldn’t get involved with politics and just entertain. Firstly, this is a human rights issue. Secondly, what gives you more right to speak than me? By that logic if you work at IKEA you are only allowed to talk about the “GRÖNLID”
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— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) June 4, 2020
There was also this dude who tried to accuse her of being racist towards white people.
My condolences to you. I know it must be hard to be illiterate
https://t.co/0zJlV5U9XZ
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) June 2, 2020
And this guy, who said sports and politics don’t mix.
You’re gonna have to click through to get the full joke on that last one, but trust me, it’s worth it.
Osaka shouldn’t have to deal with these nobodies on her feed, and even roasting trolls takes up time and space, but I thank her for dolling out some much needed internet burns.