NBC forced to apologise after ill-timed ad features a monkey doing gymnastics - right after showing Gabby Douglas' gold medal victory

[WestVirginiaRebel]

UK Daily Mail:

NBC has become the centre of a race storm after airing an ad featuring a monkey performing gymnastics, right after showing the performance of Gabby Douglas, the first African-American to win Olympic gold.

The network has since apologised for the advert's poor timing, explaining: 'No offense was intended.'

The controversy ignited as sportscaster Bob Costas wrapped his analysis of her incredible routine during the all-around competition last night.

Costas said: 'There are some African American girls out there who tonight are saying to themselves: "Hey, I’d like to try that too." More from London in a moment.'

The broadcast then went to a commercial break, showing an advertisement featuring a monkey wearing a gymnastics uniform and performing a rings gymnastics event.

The unintentional, but poorly-timed ad was for Animal Practice, an upcoming NBC sitcom.

Angry viewers lashed out at the network on social media platforms like Twitter, accusing them of racism.

'Disgusted at NBC for showing Animal Practice with monkey right after Gabby wins her gold,' one user posted.

Another called it 'risky.'

In a statement to MailOnline, NBC Sports said: 'Gabby Douglas' gold medal performance last night was an historic and inspiring achievement.

'This spot promoting ’Animal Practice,’ which has run three times previously, is one in a series with an Olympic theme which have been scheduled for maximum exposure. Certainly no offense was intended.'

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The real trained chimps have been running NBC News for years...

[Valin]

I'd feel sorry for them, were it not for their history of throwing the race card around so much over the years.

[Pepper]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt0aat25yOE&feature=player_embedded

[pollyannaish]

It's kind of fun to see these folks hoisted on their own petard. (Is that right?)

 

In any case, it is even more fascinating to me to hear the leftist press at their apoplectic best talking about how they wished she didn't thank Jesus so much for her success. It makes them very uncomfortable.

 

They have no idea what the world is like outside of their cocoons.