Edgy or insensitive? These TikTok videos from the Paralympics' account are leaving people outraged

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Edgy or insensitive? These TikTok videos from the Paralympics' account are leaving people outraged
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The Paralympics TikTok account shows wheelchair rugby players falling over, with the caption"flipping over like pancakes". The content is being called"vile" and"disgusting" - but not everyone agrees with that take.

The videos, which have millions of views, have been called “evil”, “vile” and “disgusting” – and they've provoked such a strong reaction that other users are creating their own videos condemning the content."I can't help but feel this entire account is making fun of these incredible athletes. Many of us would love to hear their stories," said a popular internet personality in one comments section.The account, which has over 3.

Another video features Australian cyclist Darren Hicks – who had his right leg amputated after a road accident – winning gold at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. And between the mixed feedback, the admin will often reply to questions and add details about the parasport and the athletes featured.told The Feed that the account is run by "a Paralympian who fully understands disability" who has "created a strong following through edgy and unique content".

"I found that a lot of people who are able-bodied and haven't actually had that much experience of disability, let alone lived experience of disability, like making the decision on where that line is," the para swimmer, who retired after the Tokyo Games, said.Cole said a lot of the videos featuring athletes crashing or falling are standard "sporting fails". What would normally be laughed at, is now seen as out of line because the person has a disability, she said.

I found that a lot of people who are able-bodied and haven't actually had that much experience of disability, let alone lived experience of disability, like making the decision on where that line is.Ultimately, she said the division in opinion has been a good way to challenge some of the assumptions made about disability.

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