Miss Finland’s viral ‘slanted-eyes’ photo stirs racism firestorm
What Happened:
Miss Finland, Kirsikka Lehto, sparked a controversy after a photo surfaced on social media showing her pulling the skin around her eyes to create a “slanted-eye” effect. The incident took place during a charity event in Helsinki last week. The image quickly went viral, drawing sharp criticism from online users who accused Lehto of racism and insensitivity towards the Asian community. In response to the backlash, Lehto issued an apology, stating that her actions were not meant to offend anyone and that she deeply regretted the incident. The Miss Finland organization also released a statement condemning Lehto’s behavior, emphasizing their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Sources Analysis:
The sources used for this article include mainstream media outlets, social media platforms, and statements from the involved parties. Mainstream media outlets may have their biases, but in this case, they are reporting factual information without taking sides. Social media platforms can be prone to spreading misinformation, but in this instance, they are used to highlight the public outrage and responses to the incident. The Miss Finland organization and Kirsikka Lehto are directly involved parties with vested interests in managing the fallout from the controversy.
Fact Check:
The fact that Miss Finland Kirsikka Lehto pulled the skin around her eyes in a photo is a verified fact as it is supported by the image circulating on social media. The public backlash and criticism towards Lehto for her actions are also verified through posts and comments online. Lehto’s apology and the Miss Finland organization’s condemnation of her behavior are confirmed through their official statements and press releases.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Miss Finland’s viral ‘slanted-eyes’ photo stirs racism firestorm”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
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