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Marcos grandson mocked over Rogue One tweet | Marcos grandson mocked over Rogue One tweet |
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Filipino netizens have mocked former dictator Ferdinand Marcos's grandson for praising the latest Star Wars film, drawing parallels with his family's controversial rule. | Filipino netizens have mocked former dictator Ferdinand Marcos's grandson for praising the latest Star Wars film, drawing parallels with his family's controversial rule. |
Marcos and his wife, Imelda, ruled the Philippines for 20 years. | |
He has been accused of torturing and killing opponents, as well as looting billions of dollars from the country. | He has been accused of torturing and killing opponents, as well as looting billions of dollars from the country. |
His 22-year-old grandson Sandro tweeted his love for the newest Star Wars film, saying that "Rogue One was incredible". | His 22-year-old grandson Sandro tweeted his love for the newest Star Wars film, saying that "Rogue One was incredible". |
Studying in the UK, he is the eldest son of Filipino politician and former senator Ferdinand "Bong Bong" Marcos Jnr, who came very close to winning the vice-presidency in the country's May elections. | Studying in the UK, he is the eldest son of Filipino politician and former senator Ferdinand "Bong Bong" Marcos Jnr, who came very close to winning the vice-presidency in the country's May elections. |
The young Marcos, who has more than 280,000 followers on Twitter, joined in global praise for the movie, the first of three spin-offs in the popular franchise. | The young Marcos, who has more than 280,000 followers on Twitter, joined in global praise for the movie, the first of three spin-offs in the popular franchise. |
Directed by British filmmaker Gareth Edwards, the film follows a plot by rebellion fighters planning to overthrow fascist leaders of the Empire who are determined to build the Death Star. | Directed by British filmmaker Gareth Edwards, the film follows a plot by rebellion fighters planning to overthrow fascist leaders of the Empire who are determined to build the Death Star. |
'The Force is strong with irony' | 'The Force is strong with irony' |
Dozens of Filipino Twitter users replied to his tweet, drawing "ironic" parallels with his controversial grandfather's "dictator rule". | Dozens of Filipino Twitter users replied to his tweet, drawing "ironic" parallels with his controversial grandfather's "dictator rule". |
"The Rebellion is like People Power, The New Republic is Martial Law, and Darth Vader is your father," said one user. | "The Rebellion is like People Power, The New Republic is Martial Law, and Darth Vader is your father," said one user. |
"The Force is strong with the irony," commented Salvador Aquino. | "The Force is strong with the irony," commented Salvador Aquino. |
"You know what's more incredible? Admitting your family's crimes against the Philippines and apologising for them," wrote another user. | "You know what's more incredible? Admitting your family's crimes against the Philippines and apologising for them," wrote another user. |
Kate Andor said: "Do you not see the irony of you enjoying a movie about underdog rebels overthrowing an oppressive regime?" | Kate Andor said: "Do you not see the irony of you enjoying a movie about underdog rebels overthrowing an oppressive regime?" |
Referring to the show's main character Jyn Erso, daughter of the scientist who created the super weapon, Twitter user Clyde Pena wrote: "Jyn made amends for her father's mistake. Why can't your father do the same?" | Referring to the show's main character Jyn Erso, daughter of the scientist who created the super weapon, Twitter user Clyde Pena wrote: "Jyn made amends for her father's mistake. Why can't your father do the same?" |
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