Now more than ever, cancel culture is no game
The article discusses the history and impact of cancel culture, referencing the career of broadcaster Howard Cosell.
'‘That little monkey gets loose, doesn’t he?”The silencing of Howard Cosell could be looked at as the modern-day beginning when he, on ‘‘MNF,’’ got caught up in his own insolence to describe Washington wide receiver Alvin Garrett’s speed and stature and elusiveness during a breakaway run for the end zone.A decade before that, Cosell unintentionally said during a highlight segment about another black player: “Look at that little monkey run.”Canceled.“No, I don’t believe it’s prejudice. I truly…
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