If there is one thing that cannot be denied, it is that a Madonna concert is going to be anything but boring. In one of her last concerts on her Celebration Tour in the United States, she was involved in an uncomfortable incident for talking too much and not taking all possibilities into account.
The mishap occurred when, in the middle of the concert, Madonna encouraged her fans to participate more actively in the show. Noticing that one person was sitting, the artist, possibly seeking to encourage greater participation, asked pointedly: "What are you doing sitting there?"
This comment, which could have been an attempt to interact more closely with her audience and create more atmosphere, soon turned into a complete blunder when Madonna realized that the person she had called out was in a wheelchair. and, evidently, he could not stand up.
The singer quickly acknowledged her mistake and apologized, emphasizing her intention to include everyone in the concert experience, regardless of their personal circumstances. "Oh, okay. Politically incorrect. Sorry," were her words, followed by an affectionate "I'm glad you're here" with which she attempted to rectify the situation.
Although the legendary singer apologized immediately, many people have not wanted to forget this incident that has hurt sensitivities of all kinds. "She should have apologized more profusely," said a user on social media.
Thus, users of platforms such as Reddit have expressed their displeasure, pointing out that Madonna's behavior is a reflection of the lack of awareness about diversity and the physical limitations that some fans may have: "For anyone who comes to her defense, well "He apologized. There are people who can't stand concerts like this, but they don't have to have a wheelchair either. I'm one of them. This is never okay."
Furthermore, some comments have gone further, using this event as a starting point to debate how celebrities and artists relate to their fans, especially in contexts in which a certain degree of empathy and understanding towards the personal circumstances of each individual is expected. . "Disability is not always obvious. It shouldn't matter if they were in a wheelchair or not," said another.
