MANILA, Philippines — Social media users reacted on former First Lady Imelda Marcos’ special mention in the fourth and latest season of award-winning Netflix series “The Crown.”
Imelda was ridiculed in the show by Princess Margaret, played by Helena Bonham Carter. As such, the former Ilocos Norte congresswoman was trending on Twitter yesterday morning. Internet users have varied reactions on the mention of Imelda and her infamous shoe collection in "The Crown."
The creators of #TheCrownNetflix probably knew they have lots of fans here in the Philippines & for our additional enjoyment, they made fun of Imelda Marcos, who met Princess Margaret back in 1980. #TheCrownSeason4
— Bry (@nayrbf) November 15, 2020
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“The creators of #TheCrownNetflix probably knew they have lots of fans here in the Philippines & for our additional enjoyment, they made fun of Imelda Marcos, who met Princess Margaret back in 1980,” a Twitter user said.
Another Twitter user said he loved how the royalty mocks "royal pretenders" in the show.
I love how actual ROYALTY mocks Royal pretenders like the Marcoses. HAHAHAH #TheCrownNetflix #PrincessMargaret #imeldamarcos
— ????????????? #OustDu30 (@jayeXolivep) November 16, 2020
Some users, however, were offended at how the former First Lady was treated. For these Internet users, the series made fun not only of Imelda but how Filipinos speak English.
“As much as i hate imelda marcos and find her and absolute disgrace to the country, smth doesn’t feel right abt rich white monarchs laughing at the accent of someone from the third world,” a Twitter user said.
hot take: as much as i hate imelda marcos and find her and absolute disgrace to the country, smth doesn’t feel right abt rich white monarchs laughing at the accent of someone from the third world https://t.co/XBRLcjvDd9
— ???? (@MAISDahilCorny) November 16, 2020
“Making fun Imelda Marcos ? More like, recognizing her as a rich person. What they are actually making fun of is how filipino speaks English,” wrote another netizen.
Making fun Imelda Marcos ? More like, recognizing her as a rich person. What they are actually making fun of is how filipino speaks english. https://t.co/EBWlReWbRJ
— Beau Hasim (@belladonnaflurr) November 15, 2020
Another netizen asked how could the British royals presumably make fun of Imelda if their wealth allegedly also came from inhumane sources.
"That f____ #BritishRoyalFamily laughing to #ImeldaMarcos when their wealth came from long history of colonisation and slavery?" the Twitter user said.
#Netflix #TheCrown that fucking #BritishRoyalFamily laughing to #ImeldaMarcos when their wealth came from long history of colonisation and slavery?
— Andrej_Draculesti (@mr_world2030) November 15, 2020
The scene about Imelda can now be seen at the Episode 3 of "The Crown" Season 4 now streaming on Netflix.
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