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Meghan Markle Under Fire: Accusations of Plagiarism Surface
Meghan Markle is in hot water as allegations of plagiarism emerge, suggesting she may have lifted around 43 percent of a Nigerian speaker's TED talk.
Critics are not holding back, claiming this incident reflects a troubling pattern in her character.
The speech by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is said to have inspired Meghan's Rtul audio podcast, raising eyebrows about her originality and creativity.
If Meghan were to revive her former blog, The TIG, many fear it would be riddled with unoriginal content.
An anonymous source has shared a limited list of individuals who allege they have been victims of Meghan's borrowing without credit.
Among them is Anna Roosevelt, who famously stated, “It isn't enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it.”
She claims Meghan appropriated her words without giving her due recognition.
Another voice in the fray is Stephanie Tong, who expressed her emotions about holding her firstborn.
She feels Meghan has taken her heartfelt story and presented it as her own.
Georgina Lahn, known for her poignant quote, “A face without freckles is like a night without stars,” also believes her words have been misappropriated by Meghan.
The accusations don't stop there.
Sheryl Sandberg's notable phrase, “We've got to get women to sit at the table,” is also reportedly among those borrowed without acknowledgment.
Adding to the controversy, Meghan allegedly quoted from the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, stating that only drug dealers and social media companies refer to their customers as users.
This claim surfaced shortly after the documentary debuted on the streaming platform.
In another instance, Meghan supposedly plagiarized a quote from the late Steve Jobs during a speech where she encouraged women to drive change and strive for equality.
Critics argue that her failure to paraphrase these speeches demonstrates a lack of creativity and a tendency to present others' ideas as her own.
They question why she doesn't give proper attribution, suggesting that doing so would enhance her credibility and intelligence.
Multiple sources, including B.C.
Lurz and Quora, have published detailed articles highlighting Meghan's alleged plagiarism.
These reports provide comparative evidence that supports the claims against her.
Additionally, footage of Meghan and Prince Harry visiting a charity in Bristol has come under scrutiny.
During this visit, Meghan suggested writing messages of hope on bananas, but it remains unclear whether she credited the American lunch lady who initiated a similar program.
The archival footage, captured continuously by AP, does not show Meghan mentioning the original source of her idea.
Subsequently, quotes from Meghan appeared in various publications, yet the original inspiration, Stacey Truman from Kingston Elementary in Virginia, was notably absent from the credits.
These accumulated allegations paint a picture of Meghan incorporating phrases and ideas from others into her speeches without giving credit.
While drawing inspiration from others isn't inherently wrong, critics assert that acknowledgment is crucial to honor those whose words and ideas have influenced her.
This controversy has further damaged Meghan's public image, leading many to perceive her as disingenuous and somewhat delusional.