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- World Cup fan faces backlash after sick chants about Jeffrey Epstein and school shootings (themirror.com)
A Socceroos fan and comedian, Amos Gill, has drawn widespread attention-and controversy-after recording himself chanting provocative songs targeting the United States during Australia’s recent FIFA World Cup match in Seattle.
Gill, who has a significant online presence, shared a TikTok compilation featuring his chants following Australia’s 2-0 loss to the U.S. The video quickly went viral, earning over 300,000 likes.
In one notable moment, Gill stands next to a U.S. supporter and sings a chant referencing convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein: “He’s one of your own, one of your own, Jeffrey Epstein was one of your own.” This chant comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the World Cup and concerns about political figures such as Donald Trump attending matches.
Another chant by Gill targets the U.S. education system, alluding to the nation’s troubling record of school shootings. Set to the tune of “Go West” by the Village People, he sings, “Stand up if your schools are safe!
Stand up if your schools are safe!” while surrounded by American fans.
Gill also mocks American obesity with the chant, “You’re fat, and you know you are.”
The chants have sparked a mixed response online. Some have criticized Gill’s approach as offensive and in poor taste, with comments calling him “insufferable” and “unfunny.” Others, however, have praised the humor and creativity of his performance, describing it as “liquid gold” and “10 out of 10.”
This incident follows a previous wave of Socceroos fans chanting about Donald Trump in Vancouver after Australia’s victory over Turkey.
The growing unrest over these chants may have broader implications: reports suggest that Trump is reconsidering attending matches involving English-speaking teams, and there is speculation he might not present the World Cup trophy at the final on July 19 due to fears of negative crowd reactions.
White House officials are reportedly working behind the scenes to mitigate potential tensions, especially from traveling supporters, as the tournament continues.