‘Influencer’ Slammed For Posing On Holocaust Memorial In A Sports Bra

By Annie N. in Social Issues On 2nd November 2021
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The account posted the disrespectful video with the caption, "Don't do this, ever"

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The video starts with a woman in black yoga pants and a sports bra settling down on a structure as a photographer gives her directions on how to pose.

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The video is taken by one of the onlookers in the area. A woman’s voice can be heard in the background saying, “I’m horrified beyond words.”

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The woman can be seen posing on the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe as passersby stare at her in disbelief.

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Commenters were also shocked and horrified by her actions. 

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Some asked why they weren't approached by onlookers or security for their behaviour.

Officers in Berlin also recently came under fire for doing pushups in the area and were chided for their lack of respect.

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Most however said that this sort of ignorance must be remedied.

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For some, the train of thought simply didn't make sense. 

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Another commenter claimed that the area was one made for public relaxation which was not the case.

The memorial comprises of 2,711 blocks of stone and was designed by Peter Eisenman and Buro Happold in 2005. 

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