"While the two were talking about Nacua's touchdown celebration, Ross suggested that he add one more gesture to the routine: hunching over and rubbing his hands. The streamer and his fans refer to the gesture as Ross's Jewish dance. Critics were quick to point out that the Jewish dance plays into anti-Semitic tropes, as the gesture closely resembles an offensive caricature of a Jewish man."
"When I appeared the other day on a social media livestream, it was suggested to me to perform a specific movement as part of my next touchdown celebration. At the time, I had no idea this act was antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people. I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions as I do not stand for any form of racism, bigotry or hate of another group of people."
Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua performed a gesture during an Adin Ross livestream that critics identified as resembling an antisemitic caricature. Ross suggested hunching over and rubbing the hands as part of a touchdown celebration, and he and his fans called the move Ross's Jewish dance. Critics said the gesture perpetuated harmful stereotypes. Nacua said he was unaware of the gesture's antisemitic meaning and issued an apology, stating he does not support racism, bigotry, or hate. The NFL issued a statement condemning antisemitism and all forms of discrimination.
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