The US State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has apologized for warning Americans to be aware of the limitations concerning their own attractiveness while vacationing overseas.
Sharing a misguided travel trip with over 510,000 followers on it’s official Twitter account Thursday, the message was supposed to be part of the bureau’s series of #springbreakingbadly tag, warning Americans to be vigilant while overseas.
““Not a ‘10’ in the US? Then not a 10 overseas. Beware of being lured into buying expensive drinks or worse – being robbed. #springbreakingbadly”
According to The Guardian, the message bluntly implied that if you’re ugly in the US, you’re probably ugly overseas and should be on alert if people start paying attention to you.
While the message was taken down, it sparked immediate immediate and hilarious responses.
I'm a 6.2 in the US but due to metric conversion I actually AM a 10 abroad
— Max Read (@max_read) March 30, 2016
Matt Pearce (@mattdpearce) snarkily referred to the State Department as “your super judgmental friend who says stuff your other friends are too nice to say.”
The State Department twitter feed is generally known for giving bland and obvious advice, making this gaffe all the sweeter.
Some have been offended by our earlier tweet and we apologize that it came off negatively (1/2)
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 30, 2016
We see many Americans fall victim to scams each year & want all to be careful while traveling 2/2
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 30, 2016
