Yeah, it was that bad. Although historically it rarely deigns to do so, today The Onion apologized for its ugly tweet directed at nine-year-old Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis. The tweet, posted during last night's broadcast of the Academy Awards, met with immediate and intense condemnation. Sanity finally prevailed when a full apology appeared on the Onion Facebook page.
As a dad to six- and two-year-old girls, I have no interest in breaking this down further. Rather I will congratulate Quvenzhane on her nomination and hope she had fun at the Oscars.
Monday, February 25, 2013
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Super Bowl Sunday Flash/back: Janet Jackson's Video Apology for the Wardrobe Malfunction (February 3, 2004)
Before the Ravens and 49ers take the field tonight to determine this year's NFL champion, let's take a moment of solemn reflection on Super Bowl's darkest
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