White Comedians Are Comparing Coronavirus To The N-Word
Sigh.
Barely a week into self-quarantine, and people are already exhibiting problematic behavior on social media. At least two comedians, both white, shared jokes on Twitter comparing coronavirus to the n-word, and promptly got "boo-ed" for it.
Comedian and podcaster Theo Von tweeted the so-called joke on Monday (March 16). While most immediately called him out for it, a few decided to double down with tweets like "My Cougha" and "Cougha Pleeeeze!"
Vanessa Johnston later posted a similar quip:
Can we not?
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