Why did Angry Birds issue an apology? Explicit tweet drama explained

Angry Birds recently issued an apology on their X account in response to the controversy they had sparked after reportedly reposting an inappropriate post. The apology clarified that the specific re-post was a "genuine mistake" on their part. The team at Angry Birds also added that they deeply regret any harm that may have transpired. Here's what they said:

Several fans were left confused due to the lack of context behind the apology, given that the initial re-post shared on their handle was swiftly removed. Some users who saw the re-post shared screenshots, revealing the exact specifics of the incident that had taken place.

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“We sincerely apologize for an unfortunate incident that occurred on our account” – Angry Bird issues an apology on X

The well-known video game found itself at the center of controversy after it reshared an explicit post on its X page. The team's apology stated:

“We sincerely apologize for an unfortunate incident that occurred on our account. Recently, an inappropriate post was accidentally reposted from the account. This was a genuine mistake, and we deeply regret any harm it may have caused.”

In response to the apology, several users have revealed the screenshot of the incident that had occurred:

Screenshot shared by fans (Image via X)

One of the users, @KC_4191, provided a gist of the entire situation that had taken place. He stated - “Some guy posted a tweet tagging Angry Birds saying he likes j***ing off to AngryBirds. Well AngryBirds Retweeted the Post”

A screenshot of @KC_4191's post on X (Image via X)

If the screenshot is accurate, then a serious mistake occurred on the developers' end. Fans expressed their opinions on the event, with some being lighthearted and some being harsh towards the developers:

Opinions of fans (Image via X)

Other users chimed in with the following:

Opinions of fans (Image via X)

Meanwhile, some questioned the admin about the person who was managing the account:

Opinions of fans (Image via X)

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About Angry Birds

About the game (Image via Rovio Entertainment)

Angry Birds, created by Rovio Entertainment, is one of the most successful mobile games in history. The original game has been removed from the App Stores, and it is followed by a sequel and several new games set in the same universe. Aside from the games, the series' popularity has resulted in the release of several animated programs and films.

Sega, the Japanese gaming company, inked an agreement to purchase Rovio Entertainment in August 2023, giving them complete control over the Angry Birds universe.