"I'm really sorry about the hurt part. Super dumb, but I tried to follow the 'Wrong Answers Only' prompt w/ the wrongest answer. This succeeded only in that it was Super Wrong. I know nobody gets a free pass. I'm sorry if this #wtfbd moment tarnished any respect you may've had for me. & thanks if you advocate for an internet that's safe for everybody."
"It's also wrong to try to 'explain' anything, & I think that causes a further breaking down in folks' trust. Let me please spend the energy on how wrong I know it is to exploit a despicable, racist trope in the supposed spirit of humor; I do know better, but again no excuses. Very sorry for the hurt I've caused & for taking lightly something so deeply injurious."
BD Wong made a racist Instagram comment under a video of Mike Holston petting a binturong and deleted the comment. He apologized, called the remark a very bad joke, and acknowledged the hurt and disappointment it caused. He accepted responsibility, said attempts to explain only further erode trust, and described exploiting a racist trope as wrong with no excuses. He expressed regret for taking something deeply injurious lightly and thanked those who advocate for a safer internet. Earlier actions included criticizing casting choices and reflecting on representation in a 2022 MLK address.
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