Key takeaways:
- Scott Adams, the creator of the popular Dilbert comic strip, is facing backlash after making controversial remarks about Black Americans.
- The publisher of his forthcoming book has withdrawn plans for the book, and newspapers such as the Los Angeles Times and the USA Today network, as well as distributor Andrews McMeel Universal, have announced they will no longer work with the cartoonist or run his strip.
- The controversy has sparked a debate about freedom of speech and censorship, and it remains to be seen how Adams will respond to the continued fallout from his remarks.
Scott Adams, the creator of the popular Dilbert comic strip, is facing backlash after making controversial remarks about Black Americans. On Sunday, Adams had taken to YouTube to defend himself, but the fallout from his comments continued on Monday.
Adams had referred to Black people as members of a “hate group” and urged White people to “get the hell away from Black people.” As a result, the publisher of his forthcoming book, a self-help title to help reframe one’s outlook with focus and repetition, has withdrawn plans for the book.
The controversy has also had an effect on Adams’ career. Newspapers such as the Los Angeles Times and the USA Today network, as well as distributor Andrews McMeel Universal, have announced they will no longer work with the cartoonist or run his strip.
Adams, 65, tweeted on Monday that his book agent is no longer representing him. The comic strip, which has been syndicated since 1989, had previously been placed in 2,000 newspapers.
The controversy surrounding Adams’ comments has sparked a debate about freedom of speech and censorship. It remains to be seen how Adams will respond to the continued fallout from his remarks.
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