A Twitter hashtag that asked users to change famous movie names to include references to Muslims was widely criticised by many social media users who felt it helped to promote prejudice.
The hashtag #MakeAMovieIslamic was soon being used to spread stereotypical visions of Islam.
Kill Bill and enslave his wife and children.#MakeAMovieIslamic
— Jason (@EnemyWithinn) August 28, 2016
New batman movie will unveil batgirl. She's a Muslim. #MakeAMovieIslamic pic.twitter.com/EZHLUyftyB
— Iranian Atheist (@Atheist_Iran) August 28, 2016
Rebel without a head#MakeaMovieIslamic
— David Vance (@DVATW) August 27, 2016
#MakeAMovieIslamic is one of the most hateful and bigoted trends I have seen. I will not ignore abuse rather I will speak out against it.
— Dr Aadil Patel (@Draadilpatel) August 27, 2016
Can't believe how many ignorant people are using this hashtag to perpetuate hate and islamophobia #MakeAMovieIslamic
— مريم زارا (@Lil_Me3ms) August 27, 2016
Total idiots tweeting on these tags #makeasongislamic #makeamovieislamic
— New BH World (@newbhworld) August 30, 2016
Tell MAMA which aims to create more awareness of the anti-Muslim hate crime posted, “It was a perfect example of how race and religious bigotry is normalised for some who chose Twitter to promote their prejudiced views through.
“There are some who believe that faith is open to ridicule. That is not the issue here, since people can ridicule any faith or set of beliefs and no doubt many will challenge their views.
“What is deeply problematic is the inclusion of groups of people, anti-Muslim tropes and a sprinkling of racism thrown in for good measure. It also shows the kinds of people drawn to this hashtag.”
#MakeaMovieIslamic Hashtag Shows Hows Race and Religious Bigotry is Normalised for Some https://t.co/6rRqwSJviE pic.twitter.com/DeKkbP0BQb
— TellMAMAUK (@TellMamaUK) August 28, 2016
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