Chinese tech company OnePlus is holding a contest requesting that women send in photos of themselves in order to score an invite to purchase its wildly popular phone, the OnePlus One.
As part of the contest, women must either write the OnePlus logo on their body or hold up a piece of paper showing the company’s symbol. Only women are permitted to enter the competition, and the entrant with the most likes on her photo wins an invitation to buy the $300 OnePlus One.
The Verge first spotted the contest in OnePlus’ forums, and the web page has since been removed from OnePlus’ website.
Due to overwhelming demand, it’s extremely difficult to get your hands on a OnePlus One. The company has been having trouble filling orders so, you need to receive an invite before you can even consider buying it. Our own Steve Kovach received dozens of emails from readers trying to score an invite after he published his review of the phone.
The contest has only been in effect for a few hours, but it’s already sparked many negative reactions both in OnePlus’ thread and on Twitter. Many feel the rules of the contest are sexist, even though OnePlus tries to make it sound chivalrous with the language it uses.
Here are what some people have had to say so far:
We saved some photos from the contest before OnePlus took it down. One woman voiced her opinion by posting this picture as an entry:
A male reader in OnePlus’ forums also expressed his opinion:
Despite some harsh responses, a handful of women offered serious submissions for a chance to win an invite:
We’ve reached out to OnePlus for comment and will update this post accordingly when we hear back.
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Why do Japanese people obey traffic laws? Chinese students give their opinion
Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day
Take a peek behind the scenes of owning your own ramen restaurant【Video】
Beef bowl king Yoshinoya to start serving ramen this summer with new beefy mazesoba
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Why do Japanese people obey traffic laws? Chinese students give their opinion
Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day
Take a peek behind the scenes of owning your own ramen restaurant【Video】
Beef bowl king Yoshinoya to start serving ramen this summer with new beefy mazesoba
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Sanrio brings some smiles to Evangelion with new collaboration merch line【Photos】
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at the Seria 100-yen chainstore in Japan?
Reports that using -chan in Japan constitutes sexual harassment are at least a little exaggerated
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Make Your Own Yoshinoya Beef Bowl at Home, Even Better Than the Original 【Recipe】
Japanese convenience store chain has beer and sake dispensers that few people know about
Japan’s famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot is “graduating”/being laid off
Leave a Reply