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SNL Slammed for Insensitive Tourette's Syndrome Sketch
March 2, 2026
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The Tourette Action charity condemned Saturday Night Live's recent sketch, calling it 'hurtful' and saying the condition is 'not a joke', as the Baftas controversy continues.
Saturday Night Live (SNL) has faced significant backlash for airing a sketch that was widely criticized as insensitive and hurtful towards individuals with Tourette's syndrome. The sketch, which aired during a recent episode, featured a character with exaggerated tics and uncontrolled outbursts, drawing sharp criticism from the Tourette Action charity.
The charity released a statement condemning the sketch, stating that Tourette's syndrome is
Source: BBC News
