A doctor has fallen victim to the wrath of the internet this week after he wished his followers and clients a "merry Christmas."
Now, he's been forced to speak out...
I know, a simple "Merry Christmas" seems innocent enough, doesn't it?
Well, this doctor learned the hard way that, these days, it isn't the correct term you should be using over the festive period... Apparently.Dr. Vincent Candrawinata, from Sydney, Australia, uploaded a video to his Facebook page...
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Something that was initially intended as a thank you to customers for supporting his Renovatio business throughout the coronavirus pandemic and to spread joy after a difficult year.In his message, he acknowledged the hardships Australia had faced this year...
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Such as the devastating bushfires and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.He then reminded everyone to continue supporting their communities...
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Before wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.Well, this didn't sit too well with some of his followers...
And, subsequently, he was flooded with endless abuse from people who claimed they had been offended by the term.via: Facebook
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But the other comments weren't so supportive.
One person pointed out that "more than twenty-eight religions celebrate a festival in December," while another claimed that "saying Happy Holidays is one little inclusive gesture to throw out into this muddled world."