Social media ‘celebrities’ have been heavily criticized for snapping insensitive selfies in the Chernobyl death zone.
In recent days, photos of women and men posing half-naked in G-strings and hazmat suits in a desperate attempt to get more followers have emerged all over the web.
Since the release of the HBO Chernobyl miniseries, the nuclear wasteland has become a major tourist attraction, with some tour groups reporting a 40% rise in bookings.
Craig Mazin, the man behind the hit series has weighed in on the foolish new trend.
“It’s wonderful that #ChernobylHBO has inspired a wave of tourism to the Zone of Exclusion. But yes, I’ve seen the photos going around,” he wrote in a tweet. “If you visit, please remember that a terrible tragedy occurred there.”
It’s wonderful that #ChernobylHBO has inspired a wave of tourism to the Zone of Exclusion. But yes, I’ve seen the photos going around.
If you visit, please remember that a terrible tragedy occurred there. Comport yourselves with respect for all who suffered and sacrificed.
— Craig Mazin (@clmazin) June 11, 2019
Many other people have since criticized those posing for “insensitive” photos that disrespect the unfortunate history and torment of those who died or were forced to flee from their homes.
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