Kenzo Kash Hart turned one the day before Thanksgiving, and his parents decided to celebrate the occasion by throwing a theme party for the youngster.
Turning to one of America’s most popular time periods, Kevin Hart, 39, and his wife Eniko chose a ‘cowboys & indians’ motif to lend some cohesiveness to the fun-filled evening.
The couple, however, may now be regretting their decision as they are catching some serious flack for the culturally insensitive subject matter.
Controversy: Kenzo Kash Hart turned one the day before Thanksgiving, and his parents decided to celebrate the occasion by throwing a theme party for the youngster.
Native American history is a controversial and difficult topic that has been rubbed rather raw by the time the calendar flips through Columbus Day and rounds toward the homestretch with Thanksgiving.
Therefore, Turkey season may not have been the ideal time to make light of America’s historical treatment of ‘indians’.
But Eniko didn’t have any problem with the theme (or at least didn’t see it initially) when she shared photos from the event to her Instagram, and captioned them ‘Zos cowboys & indians party was nothing but amazing! Thanks to everyone for coming.. we love you guys!’
The image showed various family members and friends dressed in what is often put forward as traditional Native American regalia.
Choices: Turning to one of America’s most popular time periods, Kevin Hart, 39, and his wife Eniko chose a ‘cowboys & indians’ motif to lend some cohesiveness to the fun-filled evening
Looking back: They couple, however, may now be regretting their decision as they are catching some serious flack for the culturally insensitive subject matter
Dificult: Native American history is a controversial and difficult topic that has been rubbed rather raw by the time the calendar flips through Columbus Day and rounds toward the homestretch with Thanksgiving
Eniko’s Instagram users quickly let her know their feelings about the theme she chose.
‘I’m sure your intentions were innocent but as an American “Indian” I thought we have gotten passed this level of ignorance. No disrespect to you and yours but geeez!,’ wrote user so_ono.
While running_esquire@ky_12 commented, ‘pure f***ing TRASH. I am amazed at the level of ignorance displayed in this picture.’
Timing: Therefore, they day before Turkey day may not have been the ideal time to play up the more cinematic thoughts relating to America’s treatment of ‘indians’
Cake: But Eniko didn’t have any problem with the theme (or at least didn’t see it initially) when she shared photos from the event to her Instagram, and captioned them ‘Zos cowboys & indians party was nothing but amazing! Thanks to everyone for coming.. we love you guys!’
Kenzo, meanwhile, was dressed as an adorable cowboy, and sported a brown hat and a red bandana.
His colorful and elaborate birthday cake was covered in tipis and had his name written across its side.
Kevin and Eniko got married near Santa Barbara in August 2016 after being engaged for two years.
Dress up: The image showed various family members and friends dressed in what is often put forward as traditional Native American regalia
Going strong: Kevin and Eniko got married near Santa Barbara in August 2016 after being engaged for two years