The Toronto Star was heavily criticized on Twitter Tuesday after posting a tribute to Robin Williams that wasn't considered appropriate given the circumstances surrounding his death.
The following quote from the film "Jumanji" appeared on its Twitter account:
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It was soon hit with a series of comments from people who felt it was insensitive, especially amid online discussion about depression and mental health.
The newspaper eventually responded to readers individually.
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The following quote from the film "Jumanji" appeared on its Twitter account:
It was soon hit with a series of comments from people who felt it was insensitive, especially amid online discussion about depression and mental health.
@henderstu @TorontoStar What? How incredibly tone-deaf... As a reader, would like to see this removed/corrected immediately.
— Tabassum Siddiqui (@TabSiddiqui) August 12, 2014@TorontoStar What a horribly insensitive quote to be circulating.
— Janet N. Hatcher (@jnhatcher) August 12, 2014@TorontoStar you do realize that he was quoting his mean, overbearing dad right?
— Zack Kotzer (@ZaaackKoootzer) August 12, 2014The newspaper eventually responded to readers individually.
@henderstu It was a quote from Jumanji and was not meant to offend. We apologize.
— TorontoStar (@TorontoStar) August 12, 2014@henderstu It was a poor choice of quote given the context. Our apologies
— TorontoStar (@TorontoStar) August 12, 2014@_rachelcollier We certainly never meant to be insensitive to the mental health issue - the staffer sharing it just loved Jumanji
— TorontoStar (@TorontoStar) August 12, 2014Related Links:
- Sandra Charron: "Robin Williams' Death Proves Depression Can't Be Fought With Laughs"
- Elizabeth Hawksworth: "Don't Call Robin Williams' Death A Waste"
- Erica Lenti: "Williams' Death Makes Me Think Of Myself Back On The Edge Of That Subway Platform"
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