U.S. figure skater Gracie Gold apologized on Twitter after a tweet mentioning Japanese figure skater Mao Asada with language that could be considered offensive was posted and deleted Sunday.
Gold tweeted, “Onry one more sandwrich!” #mao #asada followed by an Instagram link on Sunday. Gold was tweeting after finishing fourth at the NHK Trophy in Tokyo, an event won by the 2010 Olympic silver medalist Asada.
The tweet was deleted, and, four minutes later, this tweet was posted:
"Only one more sandwich!" #mao #asada #theice http://t.co/C3BFYeXawM
— Gracie Gold (@GraceEGold) November 10, 2013
http://instagram.com/p/gi5hRarAmH/
Gold removed the first tweet “after realizing it could be misinterpreted,” according to the Chicago Tribune, citing Gold’s agent.
Gold’s account posted apology tweets after returning to Los Angeles from Japan on Monday evening.
I have the utmost respect for Japan and it's people. I love Mao Asada!!!
— Gracie Gold (@GraceEGold) November 11, 2013
We made a video with Mao at "The Ice" tour using that quote. I am deeply sorry for any unintended offense.
— Gracie Gold (@GraceEGold) November 11, 2013
The playful video mentioned is “THE ICE 2013 - ONE MORE SANDWICH” from the YouTube account of U.S. ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani where Asada says, “Hey guys, only one more sandwich.”
Gold, 18, is the reigning U.S. silver medalist and a favorite for one of three women’s singles spots on the U.S. Olympic Team to be chosen after the U.S. Championships in Boston in January.
