A female esports host and commentator in China responded to viewers criticising her for wearing short skirts by appearing on a broadcast in an all-black outfit and black face paint.
Naraka: Bladepoint Pro League (NBLP) commentator ‘Zhazha’ was accused of trying to appeal to the “male gaze” to bring in more viewers because she sat cross-legged while wearing a short skirt.
Then, in a viral response to online trolls, Zha Zha covered her entire body by dressing up as the mysterious character “The Criminal” from the anime and manga series Detective Conan.
Esports Commentator Zhazha Responds to Online Harrassment
After sitting cross-legged in a skirt on the NBPL, some commented that perhaps the broadcaster had forced Zhazha to wear the attire to boost viewership.
However, Zhazha quickly quashed this, explaining that she had chosen the skirt herself to feel more feminine.
She also explained that she crossed her legs to have a better posture on camera and would sit in a more relaxed, legs-down position when not on screen.
And the esports commentator also debunked that her legs had turned bluish from being forced by tournament organisers to sit in an uncomfortable position to show off her legs, explaining that the commentary booth is blasted by air conditioning, which had lowered her body temperature.
Zhazha Shuts Down Critics With Detective Conan Cosplay
Despite her explanations, Zhazha was still met with a barrage of online criticism and hate.
Refusing to back down, Zhazha decided to troll back with her brilliant all-black outfit in a viral response, which has garnered her worldwide support.
Zhazha wore a black bodysuit, black stockings, and even black face paint so that none of her skin was on show.
This was to look like The Criminal, the silhouette character used in substitute for culrpits in Detective Conan.
Following her courageous act, Zhazha gave further context to her decision saying:
“I have never opposed so-called clothing freedom or the idea of women dressing more revealingly. The outfit I wore on today’s broadcast was an extreme choice meant as a form of satire in response to those comments.”
The esports commentator then asked that nobody escalate this situation further:
“I hope everyone can look at this rationally. Please don’t take things out of context or stir up unnecessary controversy.
“I also hope comments remain reasonable. I am just a regular staff member who wants to focus on commentary and do my job well. Thank you all for your understanding.”
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