Key takeaways:
- The USA Today Network and various media publishers across the U.S. have pulled the plug on the long-running comic strip “Dilbert” following the creator’s racist tirade.
- The move has been met with widespread condemnation, with many calling for Adams to be held accountable for his words.
- The cancellation of the “Dilbert” comic strip is a reminder of the power of words and the importance of holding people accountable for their words and actions.
Newspapers across the United States have dropped the popular comic strip “Dilbert” following the creator’s racist tirade. Scott Adams, the cartoonist behind “Dilbert,” made comments on a YouTube show this past week that effectively encouraged segregation.
The comments came in response to a poll from the conservative firm Rasmussen Reports that said 53% of Black Americans agreed with the statement, “It’s OK to be White.” Adams defended himself on social media against those whom he said “hate me and are canceling me.”
The USA Today Network, which operates hundreds of newspapers, said it had pulled the plug on the long-running comic strip. Various media publishers across the U.S. denounced the comments by Dilbert creator Scott Adams as racist, hateful and discriminatory while saying they would no longer provide a platform for his work.
The move has been met with widespread condemnation, with many calling for Adams to be held accountable for his words. Adams has not yet issued an apology for his comments, and it is unclear if he will do so in the future.
The cancellation of the “Dilbert” comic strip is a reminder of the power of words and the importance of holding people accountable for their words and actions. It is a reminder that racism and hate have no place in our society.
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