Avatar's Controversial Post on Na'vi Language Sparks Online Backlash

Avatar's Controversial Post on Na'vi Language Sparks Online Backlash

Na'vi, a meticulously constructed language for the movie Avatar, faced backlash after a celebratory post was met with widespread ridicule

The Avatar Twitter account recently deleted a post celebrating the Na'vi language due to widespread mockery and criticism of the chosen word. The Na'vi language was created by Paul Frommer specifically for the Avatar film series. Despite some similarities to English words, the Na'vi language does not possess the same meanings. Following backlash on Twitter, the official Avatar account removed the post showcasing the Na'vi language.

Avatar's mention of the Na'vi term for courage, "títstew," in the aforementioned post faced ridicule online due to its awkward sound within the context of the English language, leading the account to swiftly remove it. Further updates forthcoming.

Source: punished coffee/Twitter