Bill Maher’s use of the N-word on “Real Time” has caused some headaches for HBO, not to mention unfounded criticism for Maher’s guest at the time, Sen. Ben Sasse. So far, HBO’s addressing the matter this way:
HBO says Bill Maher's use of the n-word is "completely inexcusable" and they're removing the comment from re-runs https://t.co/0qlRQjXSLy pic.twitter.com/wn6Iugyr4B
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 3, 2017
NEW: HBO calls Bill Maher's use of racial slur on last night's show "completely inexcusable and tasteless": https://t.co/raVEihdSbm pic.twitter.com/wsrktRn1Qo
— ABC News (@ABC) June 3, 2017
Is it being handled the right way? Opinions vary:
https://twitter.com/TotesMcGotes/status/871068968252866560
Removing his comment, but keeping him? https://t.co/a45lEqP6Ip
— R. (@gullyblanchard) June 3, 2017
The network that brought us "Girls" finds something "tasteless." https://t.co/Q55Hi8qu3Z
— Matthew "Uncle Maffoo" Morgan (@UncleMaffoo) June 3, 2017
Lol so no HBO shows or movies will say the N word? This fake outrage is ridiculous. https://t.co/AdhPRp3pr9
— Avi8ted Thinker (@KURTspeeds) June 3, 2017
Extreme liberals are slowly turning into the people they complain about…sigh https://t.co/5yCKeNwqRy
— Lionel V. (@Vennie_VidiVici) June 3, 2017
Remove HIM from any future airings of the show. @HBO https://t.co/Oh5fau6GpL
— ? (@whatthe_yoana) June 3, 2017
That'll teach him!!! Slap him on the wrist really hard https://t.co/BvIBvYRiLa
— BOTnPAID4 (@BOTnPAID4) June 3, 2017
Hat trick. Gaslighting us, covering up Maher's behavior, and they get to play responsible, culturally sensitive moderators. https://t.co/JyGYkSUuGZ
— Upbeat Former Prof (@upbeatprof) June 3, 2017
he learned his lesson now…smh https://t.co/aKCl118N4A
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) June 3, 2017
Wait for it…
Waiting for Bill Maher to say Ben Sasse broke him.
— Razor (@hale_razor) June 3, 2017
Ha!