Eddie Ng to Jackie Chan: “Shut Your Big Mouth!”
A few days ago, Jackie Chan posted on his official Twitter account a comment regarding the way the Phillipiness’ police handled the psyched gunman, who shot eight Hong Kong tourists to death. “If the police killed the guy sooner, they will say: ‘Why not negotiate first?’ If the police negotiate first, they will ask: ‘Why not kill the guy sooner?’ So sad,” was the original comment Jackie Chan made on Twitter.
Many netizens lashed out at Jackie’s comments claiming that they were disrespectful to the victims. Among those who were cursing Jackie Chan was singer, Eddie Ng. Eddie Ng wrote on his personal Weibo page that the best thing for Jackie to do is to keep his big mouth shut. Later on, Jackie Chan apologised in a statement on his website for his comment on Twitter. He also claimed that his words were mistranslated.
“Maybe what I said wasn’t very clear and it was misunderstood. The content in my Twitter account was posted by my American assistant on my behalf, but after interpretation, the posts did not entirely capture what I truly meant to say.
What happened to the Hong Kong tourists in the Philippines was a terrible and heartbreaking tragedy. I am 100 percent Chinese and I’m from Hong Kong. I feel grief and pain for the Hong Kong citizens who lost their lives during this unfortunate incident,” he said. This time, his statement was written in both Chinese and English to avoid any mistranslation.
“What I wanted to convey was that I won’t hate Filipino people as a result of this tragic incident. If we start hating each other, it will cause great damage to both Hong Kong and the Philippines. As for whether or not the Filipino police in charge of the incident should be held responsible for not handling the situation appropriately, of course I don’t need to comment on this matter; this should be left to the experts in this area. If I have caused any misunderstanding or discontent because of my incomplete thoughts and feelings posted on Twitter, I would like to express my deepest and most sincere apology.” he added.
After apologizing, it became obvious that the netizens had mixed thoughts about the incident. Some people claimed that everyone has the right to express his own opinion and stood by Jackie, while others kept criticising him for being careless. Eddie Ng of course was one of the first to comment on Jackie’s apology. He wrote on his on Weibo yesterday: “His English is not good and he needs an American assistant to help him write a comment in English! After making a mistake, then he says that it’s not what he means! Ah, talks too much! The next time you speak, please find someone who has a brain to teach you how to speak. You do not use your brain at all in your words! Or maybe next time don’t say something that will make people hate you! It is just better to keep your mouth shut.” Many netizens took Eddie Ng’s side. Jackie Chan did not respond to Eddie Ng’s attack.
Miss China: Whether it was the police’s fault or not is a very sensitive matter to discuss and opinions vary. I can understand why many people were furious at Jackie Chan’s comment. However I do believe that he was merely expressing his own opinion and that everybody has the right of having their own opinions. Of course, since he is a public figure, he might should have been a little more careful with his comments, especially at a time where many people are still mourning. But he definitely didn’t deserve this kind of a behaviour. Eddie Ng’s comments were rude and uncalled-for. Even if he didn’t agree with Jackie Chan, he should’nt have insulted him in such a way and bashed his English and his brains. What do you think? Was Eddie Ng exaggerating?
Nope, I feel Eddie Ng may be brash and rude and vulgar but he has a point. Do not make statements and then to retract them by saying they have been misinterpreted. They’re what they’re. However in Jackie’s Defense I understand what he actually meant. And he is sort of right, it is between the devil and the deep blue sea for some highly sensitive situation.
I completely understood Jackie’s original msg. There always people who lash out when the option others pick turn out to be a bad one. Just like with Obama bailing out the GM and banking industries. Before, everyone was like supportive in Obama banking GM. But when it futile how his effort was, people began to criticize him for wasting tax payer money. Same with jackie’s comment, nobody can foretell the future so the option you may think it’s the best doesn’t always result like you anticipate. Jackie wasn’t being insensitive. there are people who love to nitpick. I’m sure if they shot the shooter, people will voice why negotiation didn’t’ take place. It’s hard to please everyone. And Eddie, i dont’ know who you are but you need to refrain to make such kiddish remarks.
I think Jackie shoud shut his mouth too. He make himself look like an idiot. He’s not even born in HK.
What he said is idiotic and insensitive to HK ppl who are in tragedy
Jackie Chan studied in Australia. What a load of #$%^ to try to blame it on the American assistant for ‘mistranslation’. Is he telling us his twitter account is manned by staff and not him? He has been in US for a long time and isn’t all the contracts he signs with US actor/ress in English?? He thinks he a big shot and can get away with talking without his brain. Sensitive issues like this demands more thoughts and respect. He needs to be put in his place.
Jackie Chan may have studied in Australia but famously he can’t even write his own name. Maybe there is a mistranslation who know eh? Look his English has improved but not to the point like you and I.
I think everyone is entitled to their opinions. If people were to criticize Jackie, then it is their opinions. It is just sad when people preach about freedom of speech and they criticize people for it – double standards.
I believe he was making a statement that either side of the coin has consequences. People should not be so bothered over comments and should focus on bigger stuff like what you can contribute to the community.
Who the hell is Eddie Ng?
Eddie Ng Kwok Geng (吳國敬) was formerly a Hong Kong singer. I think he works as either a composer or lyricist now.
Agree with Moo’s statement about Jackie Chan’s intentions, although his initial statement was not eloquently worded.
I’m w/ Eddie Ng, I really didn’t believe that Jackie’s words were translated incorrectly, he’s in Hollywood, he’s rich, his translators should be professional or somewhat good. In my point of view, he just wanted to be the good guy and increase his Phillipino fan base. Real bad timing in Jackie’s part to say something so sensitive when this tragedy just happened w/in days
I am agree with Jackie Chan. When I first read his comments I kind of understand what he meant. Not sure of Eddie Ng, no class of himself when he said Jackie has no brain. I whole heartly agree with Jayne and Moo statement about Jackie.
I guess it would have been better for Jackie to stick to his guns and stand by his words instead of blaming it on his assistant. He can say he’s misunderstood and explain himself better, but, don’t blame his assistant for mistranslating his message.
But, I can understand his twitter message very well.
I don’t think people are lashing out on Jackie Chan on the “If the police killed the guy sooner….” statement. He also wrote something along the line of “Don’t worry, HK people do not hate”. This really offended alot of Hong Kongers who felt Jackie Chan had no right to speak on their behalf, especially when most people were/are still in a state of deep sorrow and anger towards how the siege was mishandled by the Phillipines Police and government.
What Eddie said was very uncalled for. It’s open to interpretation of what Jackie said. I didn’t find it insulting at all. It is a very sensitive but Eddie should have not bashed him like THAT. I’m happy Jackie didn’t respond to his childish outlash.
Maybe people just misunderstood what Jackie said. Jackie does not seem like that kind of person. Sentences can be very ambigious when you write them down since you don’t know the tone of the person, which is why writing is only secondary to speaking. I once wrote something to an ex friend, but she misinterpreted what I wrote due to her limited English and got really mad at me for it. Therefore, we stopped being friends….
Regardless of what Jackie said, what Eddie Ng said was uncalled for. He probably did not even understand what Jackie meant but was already attacking him for it…
No doubt Eddie wants to sensationalise matters even more. It’s unfortunate Jackie was made a target of media attention??
I’m on Jackie Chan’s side. The way Eddie commented Jackie’s apologize just show who was the one who didn’t have respect to other people. Mandarin and English are different languages, mistranslation can be happened.
At the first time I read the tweet, I think I understand Jackie’s first intention. People got mad because they were on unstable emotion situation.
The question is what this Eddie Ng has done for people around him? Jackie does a lot of things with his fame and wealthy.