The Emmy Awards Objectify Sofia Vergara During A Speech About Diversity On Television

The Emmys took a very troubling turn with a bit that presented Sofia Vergara's body as evidence that TV throughout the years has known how to present viewers with something compelling to look at. As the president of the Academy spoke about, of all things, diversity on television, Vergara spun around on a literal rotating pedestal. On a night in which women already make up only 26 percent of nominees , this kind of objectification did not sit so well with viewers watching around the country.

Many took to Twitter to express their discontent:

Entertainment Weekly reported Vergara's response to claims that the stunt was sexist on early Tuesday morning:

"I think its absolutely the opposite," she said. "It means that somebody can be hot and also be funny and make fun of herself. I think its ridiculous that somebody started this -- I know who she was -- who has no sense of humor [and should] lighten up a little bit.