weed 77,366 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 6 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkers 30,734 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 I'm assuming they have Tourette's syndrome. It can't be controlled so it should probably not really be a story. Imagine how humiliating it would be to have an episode like that in such a public setting. Remember to like and subscribe, and click on the bell icon to get the latest updates 20 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUTELLA 19,732 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 This is pretty sad/awkward for everyone involved, but... if the goal of campaigning is shed light/raise awareness about something, mission accomplished? 😬 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
27monster27 15,258 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 9 minutes ago, Bonkers said: I'm assuming they have Tourette's syndrome. It can't be controlled so it should probably not really be a story. Imagine how humiliating it would be to have an episode like that in such a public setting. I saw a video someone with tourettes made talking about them saying the N-word at one point, and tourettes (at least from what I've gathered, so please correct me if I'm wrong) apparently "chooses" words the person knows at random regardless of what they are. So it isn't intentionally being racist as it is out of control. Again, I am by no means an expert, so if anyone wants to correct me please do so. he/him/his 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timdrake 1,591 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) nope not touching this discussion with a ten foot pole, y'all have at it Edited February 23 by timdrake 34 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
REALITY 79,299 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 22 minutes ago, Bonkers said: I'm assuming they have Tourette's syndrome. It can't be controlled so it should probably not really be a story. Imagine how humiliating it would be to have an episode like that in such a public setting. I mean, imagine how humiliating it is for Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo.. 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔪𝔲𝔰𝔦𝔠'𝔰 𝔤𝔬𝔫𝔫𝔞 𝔟𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔪𝔢 𝔟𝔞𝔠𝔨 𝔣𝔯𝔬𝔪 𝔡𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔥 9 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackaroo 2,407 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) 23 minutes ago, NUTELLA said: This is pretty sad/awkward for everyone involved, but... if the goal of campaigning is shed light/raise awareness about something, mission accomplished? 😬 I’ve seen so many tiktok videos of people with tourette syndrome shouting 💣 at airports and on aircrafts 🙈💀 people around them just awkwardly smile and get on with their day. But they must have a doctor note to be recognised as a medical condition- that's their free pass I guess. Edited February 23 by Jackaroo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wet Fire 8,127 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 As someone with Tourette's whose symptoms have drastically reduced over time, I used to dread public places when I was a child because I would end up humiliating myself and my family if I was out with them. I still have nightmares of the things I've said in front of people 24 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemoMyName 1,791 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) Nope. Enough internet for today. Buenas nachas. Edited February 23 by NemoMyName Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley 59,850 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 More context from JustJared: “Tourette’s Syndrome is a disability and the tics you’ve heard tonight are involuntary, which means the person who has Tourette’s Syndrome has no control over their language. We apologize if you are offended tonight,” Alan added later in the night. Variety reported that John “left of his own accord and was not asked to leave by BAFTA” during the second half of the ceremony. I can't imagine how it must've felt for all parties 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagzus 18,590 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 The amount of ableism online over this is astounding. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlepotter 75,863 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 11 minutes ago, gagzus said: The amount of ableism online over this is astounding. So is the amount of pretending like black people should just smile and nod chaeri pls 3 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlepotter 75,863 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 I don't know about yall but if I was on that stage and someone shouted f@gg0t i would quite simply not be graceful about it. Of the hundreds of thousands of words in your lexicon your brain chose that one when you saw me? Why didn't he shout the N word at any other point in the ceremony? I understand that he can't control it but I don't see how you can argue that there's no racism behind it when it only happened when he saw people the slur discriminates against lmao. Unfortunate situation for all involced but I don't think his condition absolves him from issuing an immediate apology. chaeri pls 1 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigatha 825 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 4 minutes ago, gagzus said: The amount of ableism online over this is astounding. So many people don't really understand tourettes (especially coprolalia). Still, regardless people have a right to be upset by the word... it's just an awful situation all around. I'm confused why censors weren't doing anything especially since that wasn't the first moment he had a swearing tic during the show. Papa Papa rot see 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigatha 825 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 10 minutes ago, littlepotter said: I don't know about yall but if I was on that stage and someone shouted f@gg0t i would quite simply not be graceful about it. Of the hundreds of thousands of words in your lexicon your brain chose that one when you saw me? Why didn't he shout the N word at any other point in the ceremony? I understand that he can't control it but I don't see how you can argue that there's no racism behind it when it only happened when he saw people the slur discriminates against lmao. Unfortunate situation for all involced but I don't think his condition absolves him from issuing an immediate apology. While I can't fully comprehend it myself, it's called coprolalia which is a form of tourettes. It's uncontrollable, some think it's because a part of the brain is trying to find the most vulgar tic, (my wording might be wrong here). But he should issue an apology because it still causes harm regardless of intent. Papa Papa rot see 3 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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