Tim Hofman answers criticism of gala outfit: “Be no sheep”
Tim Hofman has defended his outfit at the Televizier gala and dismissed criticism of his anti-fascist necklace, saying journalism’s role is to hold power to account.
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Tim Hofman has responded to criticism of his outfit at the Televizier gala, telling people who objected to his clothing to “be no sheep” and choose for themselves what to wear. He also rejected suggestions that he was in a bad mood because he did not win an award, Nieuws.nl reports. [1]
Speaking on his podcast *Radio BOOS* on Thursday, the presenter said he had intended to make another podcast but decided to address the fuss. He wore a bomber jacket, a skirt and nail polish to the event. Hofman said he liked to dress up for a gala, but did not enjoy wearing a conventional suit. He added that the bomber jacket cost more than all his previous suits combined. [1]
Hofman said he now wears nail polish only about twice a year because it prompts distracting reactions, but that it suited this outfit. He also addressed criticism of a silver anti-fascist necklace, saying he wore it because he opposed fascism. [1]
He rejected the idea that his opposition to fascism undermined his journalism, saying journalism serves democracy by holding power to account. [1]
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