Conan O'Brien's 'Muslim female superhero' joke doesn't fly with fans

@ConanOBrien Really? We get a female Muslim super hero and you decide to diminish this victory with a cheap and tasteless joke? Disappointed

— The Chief of Rat Police (@LVRiot13) November 9, 2013

It’s true that Marvel Comics is introducing a Muslim-American superhero, a rather typical New Jersey teen who takes on the role of Ms. Marvel. Marvel had higher hopes for the character, though, than what emerged from Conan O’Brien’s tweet tonight, which didn’t fly well with many fans.

https://twitter.com/ConanOBrien/status/398978862542901248

For what it’s worth, here’s the new Ms. Marvel, who’s a 16-year-old high school student.

Cue CAIR apology demand in 3,2,1 “@ConanOBrien: Marvel has a new Muslim Female superhero. More special powers than her husband’s other wives

— Ezra Levant ? (@ezralevant) November 9, 2013

@ConanOBrien A little more digging would alert you to the fact that Ms Marvel is a 16-year-old Muslim American. Sorry, lost respect, CoCo.

— Brian S (@DNAcomposition) November 9, 2013

@ConanOBrien "Female Muslim"? Is that like a "Lady Doctor"? You're relying on the sensationalism of others to avoid taking a stance.

— Max… (@MaxPacheco) November 9, 2013

@themarkgonzales @ConanOBrien Muslim women reside in other countries besides Saudi Arabia fyi.

— Sania (@SaniaHayat00) November 9, 2013

@ConanOBrien wow so this is fucking gross and racist. good job guys.

— Lauren ☾ (@LaurBergo) November 9, 2013

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@ConanOBrien are you sure you are Conan? #notfunny #youarebetterthanthat

— Courtney Elcock (@Bombership) November 9, 2013

@ConanOBrien not cool, man.

— Nathan Waddell he/him (@NathanWaddell1) November 9, 2013

@ConanOBrien Wow that's really ignorant and terrible thanks for ruining my impression of your humor.

— Sensatonal They-Hulk (@shulkies) November 9, 2013

https://twitter.com/kunikos/status/398981747246776321

https://twitter.com/TheodoreBass/status/398982191390023680

@ConanOBrien wow, Conan. That’s terrible. You are better than that.

— oojellah (@stefanudziela) November 9, 2013

@ConanOBrien 1st, that's in very poor taste, 2nd ms. Marvel is not a new character, finally I think u owe your followers an apology

— James Thatcher (@jthatcher79) November 9, 2013

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