Singapore shelves virus superheroes after backlash
Mawa Man, described in local media as a fanatical Manchester United fan who enforces social distancing using special powers to repel objects and people, has been a particularly offensive figure to supporters of rival English club Liverpool in Singapore. – Screenshot, April 21, 2020.
A BAND of Singapore superheroes created to help in the coronavirus fight has been shelved after internet users criticised the campaign for being too light-hearted and for mocking Liverpool football club. The Virus Vanguard featured comic-book characters including Dr Disinfector, Fake News Buster, and Must Always Walk Alone Man – a jibe referring to the English Premier League side’s anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone.
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