「ばか野郎」が許される文脈

いやあ今大会のフェデラーは絶好調でしたね。ナダルの撃破もすごかったですが、その勢いが決勝まで続いていました。対戦相手からすればassholeとでも言いたくなります。準優勝者となったWawrinkaのスピーチです。

Stan Wawrinka jokingly calls Roger Federer 'an a******' in emotional speech after Indian Wells final
Charlie Eccleshare
20 MARCH 2017 • 10:36AM
An emotional Stan Wawrinka paid tribute to his compatriot Roger Federer in a heartfelt speech following the Indian Wells final on Sunday night.

Wawrinka was defeated 6-4, 7-5 by his fellow Swiss Federer, and in his post-match speech revealed the extent of his admiration for his rival.

“I would like to congratulate Roger,” Wawrinka said, with tears in his eyes as he glanced over at Federer. “He’s laughing. He’s an a******, but it’s OK.”

He continued: "I lost some tough ones against you, but when you played the final in Australia I was still your biggest fan so congratulations for your comeback and congratulations for today.

"Anybody who loves to watch tennis loves to watch you so it's always good to see you back at that level, hopefully for many years."

もちろんこれはonly a true friend can say that.というYoutubeのコメントにもあるように公私とも仲が良い二人だからこそ許される発言に違いありません。

AIが流行していますが、こういう表現を機械的にどう処理するのか大変興味があります。今回のassholeは非難のニュアンスよりも賞賛の気持ちが強いでしょうから。