Bad Taste: Last Supper parody backlash for Naked Samoans

Naked Samoans faced backlash for “disrespectful” poster parodying The Last Supper. Oscar Kightley apologised, stating it was not their intention to offend, and the poster was removed. Kightley acknowledged the oversight, emphasising understanding and forgiveness, referencing Jesus’ teachings.

By Susana Suisuki, Pacific Waves Presenter, for RNZ Pasifika comedy troupe Naked Samoans is facing backlash from some members of the Pacific community over a promotional poster. In the image, which has now been taken down, the Naked Samoans depicted themselves as the 12 disciples surrounding Jesus, a parody of The Last Supper. Several Pasifika influencers condemned the image online, with one person labelling it “disrespectful”.



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