Entertainmentmiley cyrus uk celebrity

Miley Cyrus Blasted By Stroke Organisation After Tongue Comment

Why Has Miley's Tongue Got Her In Trouble?
The Huffington Post UK

Miley Cyrus has been blasted by a health organisation after joking that 'tiny strokes' are the reason why she sticks her tongue out so much.

Miley made the comment while trying to explain her trademark pose when she hosted 'Saturday Night Live' last weekend.

Open Image Modal

Miley Cyrus

She has now been accused of trivialising the condition by the UK-based Stroke Association

Member Patrick Olszowski said: "Having a mini-stroke is no laughing matter. Around 46,000 people in the UK have a mini-stroke each year, with one in ten leading to a major stroke. Sticking out your tongue is not a sign of having a stroke.

"Having a stroke is a serious medical emergency. With the right care and support, as well as compassion from those around them, people can make fantastic recoveries."

Miley was recently at the end of criticism over comments she made about mental health in an online row with Sinead O'Connor.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK | FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

The evolution of Miley Cyrus's tongue
The evolution of Miley Cyrus's tongue(01 of10)
Open Image Modal
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 21: Entertainer Miley Cyrus winks and sticks out her tongue as she performs during the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 21, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Clear Channel) (credit:Getty Images)
The evolution of Miley Cyrus's tongue(02 of10)
Open Image Modal
Robin Thicke, left, and Miley Cyrus perform at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (Photo by Scott Gries/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
The evolution of Miley Cyrus's tongue(03 of10)
Open Image Modal
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 21: Singers Miley Cyrus (L) and Jon Bon Jovi pose backstage during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 21, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Clear Channel) (credit:Getty Images)
The evolution of Miley Cyrus's tongue(04 of10)
Open Image Modal
US pop star and teen idol Miley Cyrus arrives at a private radio broadcaster for an interview and waves from a window in Bad Vilbel, Germany, 22 July 2013. The studio of the radio channel was surrounded by hundreds of fans. Photo: BORIS ROESSLER
The evolution of Miley Cyrus's tongue(05 of10)
Open Image Modal
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 12: Actress/singer Miley Cyrus arrives at the Myspace event at El Rey Theatre on June 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
The evolution of Miley Cyrus's tongue(06 of10)
Open Image Modal
NEW YORK - JULY 18: (U.S. TABS OUT) Singer and actress Miley Cyrus appears onstage during MTV's TRL at MTV Studios on July 18, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The evolution of Miley Cyrus's tongue(07 of10)
Open Image Modal
Singer Miley Cyrus performs on NBC's 'Today' Show Concert Series at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.
The evolution of Miley Cyrus's tongue(08 of10)
Open Image Modal
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 09: Miley Cyrus attends the 16th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on May 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
The evolution of Miley Cyrus's tongue(09 of10)
Open Image Modal
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Miley Cyrus arrives at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at Paramount Pictures Studios on September 7, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
The evolution of Miley Cyrus's tongue(10 of10)
Open Image Modal
NEW YORK - JUNE 19: Actress Miley Cyrus attends the Licensing International Expo at the Jacob Javitz Center on June 19, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Miley Cyrus
Suggest a correction
|
Submit a tip