Royal Dutch Airlines Threw Some Serious, Offensive Shade at the Mexican Soccer Team

Royal Dutch Airlines is probably on the hunt for a new social media manager after tweeting a pretty offensive picture following Mexico’s heartbreaking loss to Netherlands in the Round of 16. It was a cause for Dutch celebration, but the airline’s response was downright cruel, tweeting “Adios Amigos! #NEDMEX” with a photo of a departure gate and a drawing of a man wearing a sombrero. Fans responded with outrage, calling out the distinctly racial tones of the burn. The tweet was deleted without comment (whether or not Royal Dutch Airline will formally apologize remains to be seen), though Mexican airline Aeroméxico posted a tweet congratulating the team on a game well-played. For those keeping track, this is the second airline to get in hot water for a racially charged celebration of victory …