British Museum Apologizes for Controversial Roman Exhibition Meme

The museum faced backlash for a post deemed sexist, leading to its removal and a public apology.

The British Museum faced criticism for a social media post suggesting single women could attract men by appearing confused at its Roman exhibition, which was intended as a playful joke.
Critics, including academics and social media users, accused the museum of sexism and insensitivity, leading to the post's deletion and an apology from the museum.
The controversial meme aimed to promote the 'Legion: life in the Roman Army' exhibition by referencing a TikTok trend about women and the Roman Empire.
Some defended the museum's post as humorous and in line with modern social media trends, while others found it alienating and misguided.
The museum clarified that the post was meant to poke fun at a specific TikTok meme and apologized to anyone offended by the misunderstanding.