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STATELINE, NV – JULY 6: Professional golfer, model and influencer Paige Spiranac before the start of her first practice round at the ACC Golf Championship presented by American Century Investments on July 6, 2022 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by David Calvert/Getty Images for American Century Investments)
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STATELINE, NV – JULY 6: Professional golfer, model and influencer Paige Spiranac before the start of her first practice round at the ACC Golf Championship presented by American Century Investments on July 6, 2022 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by David Calvert/Getty Images for American Century Investments)
Despite edging towards 68, LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman maintains an outstanding physique. Indeed, his chiselled body makes the news whenever he decides to flaunt his topless outfit. His 2020 post on the beach while walking his dog made similar headlines. However, the visibility of the contours of his manhood beneath the folds of his shorts raised eyebrows. Among others, social media influencer Paige Spiranac had something to say about the racy image.
However, Spiranac received a lot of backlash for her comment on Norman’s post. But she didn’t hesitate to clap back at the hate comments.
Paige Spiranac’s ‘hammerhead’ comment was met with criticism
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The photo in question showed Norman, a former major championship winner, shirtless and sporting a muscular physique. Upon realizing the embarrassing peculiarity of the picture, Spiranac had left a comment complimenting his physique.
However, some internet users took issue with Spiranac’s comment and accused her of objectifying Norman. Spiranac had made a joke on Norman’s nickname ‘the Shark’ to poke fun at the visible contours of his manhood. However, some users took offense to the statement.
Greg “the shark” Norman. More like hammerhead shark https://t.co/eF3eAZUPXB
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) November 24, 2020
In response to the backlash, Spiranac posted another tweet defending her actions and spoke out against the double standards with which men and women are treated online. The comment in question called out Paige’s ‘hypocrisy’ in commenting about a man’s body, when she herself detests random comments about her own body.
Spiranac set the ‘records straight’ with firm stance
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The 29-year-old golfer-turned-influencer made her opinions clear by pinning a critic’s tweet that questioned her double standards. The tweet in question called out Spiranac’s stance, given she had long advocated against body shaming.
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July 8, 2022, Stateline, Nevada, U.S: Golf personality/model/influencer, PAIGE SPIRANAC, tees off from the first hole during the American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, on Friday, July 8, 2022. Stateline U.S. – ZUMAb130 20220708_zap_b130_070 Copyright: xTracyxBarbutesx
Spiranac pinned the tweet and responded in an unyielding manner. She said that she is not against comments complimenting her body. However, she draws the line at people calling her derogatory names for merely wearing certain outfits.
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Spiranac also argued that social media should be a place where people can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of being attacked or criticized, encouraging her followers to speak out against online bullying rather than tearing each other down. But do you think her comment on Norman’s post was unwarranted? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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