They were both beyond cringe, IMHO.
In this case, MBS came in from behind with Norris completely unaware, which startled him. The look on Max’ face tells a lot about the level of awkwardness!
Besides that, MBS is probably simply more disliked as he has done some pretty bad things in his presidency.
This wasn’t about Arab vs European.
It was MBS, Domenicali came in after that, hugging Norris. It was hard to see, as only a hand reached out for Norris’ hair from besides the camera, but MBS was recognizable in the mirror when the camera panned away.
Edit: YouTube clip
Seems like you’re right!
I just looked up some previous finishes, and indeed also two flags! It just never registered with me until now. Thanks!
Top one seems to me like MBS himself! He also came into the cool down area to weirdly grab Norris’ hair!
Diamanda Galás
Making the Devil shit himself.