#Overwatch mei skin#

Mei's new skin is said to be 'inspired by the intensity and distinctive fashion of mixed martial arts', which has also been called out for potential negative connotations. Others have pointed to the fact Overwatch's first Black female character isn't even here yet. Even though she might've been inspired by Zhang, others say that doesn't make the fact she's modelled on a real person any less offensive in terms of cultural appropriation. The row spilt over onto Twitter, with arguments coming from both sides. Is Mei's new Overwatch skin cultural appropriation?Īllright well considering THIS WOMAN was the reference as to them making the Mei Skin, why dont YOU tell her she shouldnt wear cornrows to keep her hair out of the way in a fight? /8eCBftOlYA- 🔞🔞Dark Joker Of Amuro 🔞🔞 April 28, 2021 Although some have argued she's been inspired by MMA fighter Weili Zhang, that hasn't stopped criticisms that cornrows can be considered cultural appropriation. The controversy comes from her new hairstyle featuring cornrows. With a whole new look, Mei's revamp sees her turned into a mixed martial arts fighters, sporting a championship belt and branding for a business called Frost Boxing. The MM-Mei skin is here to celebrate the May Melee, which is the first Overwatch League tournament of 2021. In the early days, Mei was known for her winter-themed Legendary skins like Abominable, Yeti Hunter, and Ecopoint: Antarctica, but with that idea getting the cold shoulder these days, the team has tried to come up with more inventive ways to give her a new look. Now, the designers are in the firing line thanks to the MM-Mei Legendary skin. Only recently, we covered how a new Legendary skin for Mercy turned her into a 'Karen' - which caused controversy in itself because some consider it a slur. P5wFAZVGN2- HalfPastCakeTime 👽 April 28, 2021 Some other hair styles that probably would have looked better on her.