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A Saturday Night Live sketch mocked celebrities using Tourette’s to excuse past controversies, sparking debate over accountability and comedy.
A March 1, 2026, Saturday Night Live sketch mocked celebrities using Tourette’s as an excuse for past offensive behavior, featuring Connor Storrie as Armie Hammer and others portraying Mel Gibson, J.K. Rowling, and Kanye West.
The satire targeted the BAFTAs controversy where a man with Tourette’s unintentionally used a racial slur, sparking backlash and apologies from the BBC and BAFTA.
While the sketch exaggerated the condition for comedic effect, it aimed to critique attempts to deflect accountability.
Real-life figures and advocacy groups emphasized that tics are involuntary and do not reflect personal beliefs.
The episode also included performances by Mumford & Sons and other sketches on current events.
Un sketch de Saturday Night Live se burló de las celebridades que utilizan Tourette para excusar controversias pasadas, lo que provocó un debate sobre la responsabilidad y la comedia.