Lewis Hamilton shames nephew for wearing Christmas princess dress
Lewis Hamilton came under fire on Christmas Day for a controversial video he posted.
Having gathered with his family – as people tend to on 25 December – the Formula One champ popped a new video on his Instagram account.
In it, he begins by filming himself saying ‘I’m so sad right now…look at my nephew.’
He then flipped the camera round to show his little nephew, who was having the time of his life in a princess dress as he brandished a wand, wearing a princess outfit.
Hamilton, 32, then decided to shout the boy down: ‘Why are you wearing a princess dress? Is this what you got for Christmas? Why did you ask for a princess dress for Christmas, boys don’t wear Christmas dresses!’
Luckily, the kid didn’t seem fazed, and carried on enjoying himself.
Maybe he thought it was funny, but it received a mountain of backlash from Instagram users – so much so that he’s since deleted the post.
But the internet wasn’t done there.
Some were quick to note how the F1 driver likes to stand out himself, with the clothes he wears.
On behalf of your gorgeous nephew in his dress @LewisHamilton – always good to be an individual right??? pic.twitter.com/YZSuZ9dFJH
— Jo (@JS_thatsme) December 25, 2017
Other Twitter users weren’t amused by his reaction and proceeded to voice how wrong his decision was to shame the child.
Oh dear Lewis. You’ve just opened a can of worms… pic.twitter.com/fpsiNeOZrd
— Nabeela (@JustNabz) December 25, 2017
This Twitter user, who ripped and shared the video from his Instagram, wasn’t happy by his attitude.
The kid looks genuinely happy! Just let him enjoy his little life without having social norms imposed on him
— Nabeela (@JustNabz) December 25, 2017
I don’t care what Lewis’ beliefs are, you can’t publicly put down a CHILD for innocently liking what they like or wanting what they want, especially when you’re an icon and someone who kids look up to, respect and admire
— Nabeela (@JustNabz) December 25, 2017
And it seemed plenty agreed with the sentiment…
I'd rather the princess dress than this: pic.twitter.com/Vz00PvMGXi
— Scott Jonathon (@scottjok) December 26, 2017
Some of the comments on this thread are depressing. Let the kid wear what he wants. It just doesn't matter. Let him be happy. Do you want kids to be unhappy?
— Elliot Eastwick (@people_borders) December 26, 2017
People argued that the boy was just having fun, and should’ve been left to do just that.
Lewis Hamilton likes to shout in the faces of kids to make them feel uncomfortable when they express themselves differently.
Straight into the wood chipper he goes.pic.twitter.com/TMNzCnuWoh
— Jake Johnstone (@hijakejohnstone) December 26, 2017
Your MCM thinks Lewis Hamilton said nothing wrong
— bute! (@10browninstreet) December 26, 2017
Confirmed today that there was a new person added to the list of things we leave in 2017. Lewis Hamilton.
— James Ockerby (@JamesOck_) December 26, 2017
With people still angry over the alleged tax-dodging headlines he made earlier in the year, it appears Lewis Hamilton is seeing out 2017 in last position, when it comes to popularity at least.
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