Saturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch
The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.
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Notable Quotes
"Mocking a disability is never acceptable."
— Emma McNally , Activist
"Whilst I will never apologies for having Tourette syndrome, I will apologise for any pain, upset and misunderstanding that it may create."
— John Davidson , Activist
"Hollywood continuing to mock John Davidson over his Tourette's condition is one of the most despicable things I've witnessed in a long time."
— Piers Morgan , Celebrity
"People got to learn how to take a joke. It's all in fun."
— Deon Cole , Celebrity
Key People
American actor known for various films.
American comedian and actor.
Delroy Lindo is a notable British-American actor.
American comedian and actor.
CEO of Tourette Action.
American actor and musician.
JK Rowling is best known for writing the Harry Potter novels.
Tourette's campaigner known for his role in the Bafta-winning film I Swear.
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is a rapper and music producer frequently surrounded by controversy.
American stand-up comedian.
American actor and filmmaker.
Michael B Jordan is a prominent American actor known for his roles in film and television.
Piers Morgan is a journalist and television presenter who gained fame as a judge on 'America's Got Talent' and for his interview with Donald Trump.
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The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.
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