The word “racism” has officially jumped the shark.

Ellen DeGeneres came under attack after an innocent Photoshopped picture she posted on social media had the perpetually offended calling her a racist.

The picture, posted Monday, showed DeGeneres riding on the back of Olympian Usain Bolt, arguably the fastest man in the world.

This is how I’m running errands from now on. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/gYPtG9T1ao

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 15, 2016

While she is obviously commenting on Bolt’s near superhuman speed, many delicate flowers didn’t see it that way.

@daibyday @TheEllenShow an apology won’t do. This is utterly fucking ridiculous. How dare you!?!?

— iyonah (@iyonah) August 15, 2016

@TheEllenShow You thought it’d be funny to post a pic of yourself riding on the back of a Black man? Nope. Delete this racist garbage.

— Mike (@MikeAllen_47) August 15, 2016

@fourfivehours @TheEllenShow @usainbolt they were complimented on their strength. So i guess they weren’t racist. pic.twitter.com/sXgo85VSvW

— Fighting Jurist (@Br_mabe) August 16, 2016

@SonicGamingChan @TheEllenShow I find the image of a white woman riding on a black man’s back triggering. Some don’t, I do & that’s life

— Tony Sparks (@WarWizard) August 16, 2016

Ellen, your whiteness is showing! #Rio2016 @TheEllenShow @usainbolt pic.twitter.com/88RF75YLDu

— Black Intifada (@BlackShiite) August 16, 2016

@TheEllenShow despite its intentions this pic has ugly connotations comin from a rich white lady

— emily (@emilypttrsn) August 16, 2016

Others had common sense.

@TheEllenShow @usainbolt literally I’m black and don’t take offense to this she’s basically complimenting him on his speed and stamina

— R (@fourfivehours) August 15, 2016

lol @ all the social justice warriors getting fake offended at this tweet @TheEllenShow https://t.co/1SMB6eb7Uk

— – (@JoeyXcv) August 16, 2016

@TheEllenShow @usainbolt find something else to be fake offended by. This is fun and funny and Ellen’s not racist.

— Stacey Newsome (@thestaceynewsom) August 16, 2016

@TheEllenShow @usainbolt I am black and I don’t find this offensive at all. People who say it is offensive are being racist. Keep on Ellen!

— Nick Polom (@NickPolom) August 17, 2016

@theellenshow I’m black and i dont think this is racist. its just a joke. Yall need to stfu.

— Trendy Saviola™ (@LilTrendy) August 16, 2016

@TheBigDingus @KayleeTonks @TheEllenShow who knew when my BF has given me a piggy back ride I was being racist

— Sasha A (@Ms__Sasha) August 17, 2016

On Tuesday the comedian posted again. This time explaining that she isn’t a racist.

I am highly aware of the racism that exists in our country. It is the furthest thing from who I am.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 16, 2016

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