by snarly | Nov 15, 2016 | Political Apologies
A Facebook story! Civil servant in small-town West Virginia refers to Michelle Obama as “a Ape in heels” [sic]. Mayor of said town replies to the post: “Just made my day Pam” [sic]. National outcry ensues. Civil servant is removed from her post....
by snarly | Jan 27, 2015 | Artistic apologies, Celebrity Apologies
On January 21st, Benedict Cumberbatch appeared on PBS’s Tavis Smiley show. While talking about diversity, he said, “I think as far as colored actors go it gets really difficult in the UK, and a lot of my friends have had more opportunities here (in the US)...
by snarly | Nov 14, 2013 | Celebrity Apologies, Personal Apologies, The Mechanics of Apology
Comic Franchesca Ramsey (aka Chescaleigh) is best known for her video “Sh*t White Girls Say…to Black Girls” (SWGSTBG). But this video is serious-serious rather than funny-serious; it’s about how to respond when someone is offended by your offensiveness. I like...
by sumac | May 24, 2013 | Sports Apologies
Golfers Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods haven’t been getting along for a while. Most recently, at the Players’ Championship in Florida, Garcia complained that Woods had caused a distraction when he was taking a shot. Woods pulled out a golf club, causing...
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