While I do think it would be nice and generous, etc for him to somehow acknowledge the artist - especially given all of the publicity the chain got and how generally “famous” he is, I’m not sure of his obligation here. This seems different than the artists who copy other artists work with no credit, or the massive…

No one screams “white middle class American woman” more than George W. Bush.

I hesitate to weigh in on a topic to which I have limited exposure. I do think it’s important to recognize the idea about sexism and patriarchy existing in different forms everywhere. We know that in the US, even when both partners work, women in heterosexual marriages do a disproportionate amount of housework and…

Well, there is little in the way of positive quality to her person. And her brand seems to revolve around her. So...a low quality brand was inevitable.

I get why its worrisome, but I don’t agree that this particular removal should be.

A. I’m on your side here.

I have never been into this show (I only like reality TV involving a Kardashian or someone purported to already be partnered...Mob Wives..Housewives...Basketball Wives...I’ll even take some Baseball Wives). However, given all of the talk about Rachel being the first black Bachelorette, when I opened TMZ or something…

That’s certainly...an opinion. An alternative way of thinking about it is that, in order to create a drive for diversity in the broadest of senses, it is helpful to name what we mean by diversity. Otherwise, it actually does end up that the increased diversity only mirrors whatever those pushing for it had in mind.…

Based solely on this article, “Banks also insinuated that Mary was accidentally conceived, made fun of the performance and ridiculed [the song] in front of Mary, all in front of active cameras that were filming Mary. After the performance, Banks asked Mary to describe, in front of active and filming cameras, her…

Even when not. Seriously...this child probably feared for her life and those of her family every single day. Her mom was not able to help her. The fact that an order of protection had existed indicates that CPS and law enforcement has taken no steps to keep her safe in the long term.While it would be nice if there had…

Also, whoever told him Tomi created a platform probably lied. It’s a lot easier to get the support you need to expand said platform when you’re a “cute little white lady.” But to suggest that woke women of color aren’t rocking it out (and, ahem, Joy Reid and Melissa Harris-Perry are huge names, but countless others…

I’m truly shocked it was unanimous. I expected a few GOP idiots to mumble some nonsense about boys being boys and women not belonging in the military and how we should trust the military to sort this out internally. I can only assume that after the cluster that is the AHCA, someone told them they couldn’t afford…

Sorry to multi-respond to you...its sorta awkward :)

I would say that if Tyra (or anyone) was doing one of those “live in the streets of NYC” type segments and walked up to a random child and did something to humiliate them, I might at least buy the argument that the person (e.g. Tyra) did something that was not to be expected and at least debatably causing liability.…

Its true that we don’t know all the details. I’m not sure that I agree that children’s psyche’s are more fragile than adults. They work differently, but in many ways, I think children actually tend to be more resilient than adults.

I think a key difference is that none of us are entitled to a distress-free life. Sadness and hurt feelings happen to everyone - most of us just don’t put ourselves in situations for it to be on film. However, no one would say suicide is a normal part of the human experience. Being driven to that extreme (or having…

The fact that she was distressed does not mean they feel they caused it or did anything inappropriate in causing it. If you give someone upsetting news (e.g. Your parents are really terrible performers), they might be distressed. That doesn’t mean you now owe them a bunch of money. Even if you acknowledged their…

I think, barring any truly inappropriate physical contact, the production company is not liable. Getting your feelings hurt - even badly - is not something for which you should generally win a lawsuit. Imagine instead that they were auditioning for a show on Broadway and the director was very critical. Should they sue…

That sounds nice, but we all touch people all the time without permission. From tapping the guy with headphones on blocking the door to the train to putting a hand on a shoulder or arm, to spontaneous hugs, we mostly don’t ask before we touch. Don’t even get me started on the touching of pregnant women and children.…

Children are often props for reality tv. Perhaps they shouldn’t be, but that’s on the parents for putting them on the shows. The fact that they had to request the footage not be used suggests they had previously signed a release for it to be used (presumably before filming began). While I agree that the studio should…