"Mocking a disability is never acceptable. It would not be tolerated for any other condition, and it should not be tolerated by people with Tourette's. Tourette's is a complex neurological condition, of which there is no cure. It is not a joke. It is not a personality trait. It is not a source of entertainment. It is a condition that can be extremely debilitating, causing pain isolation and huge amounts of discrimination."
"I am asking everyone, content creators, viewers, the media, and the wider public, to please consider the impact of what they say and what they share. Behind every tic is a person. A family. A life. A long standing history of being misunderstood."
Saturday Night Live created a sketch parodying an incident at the BAFTA Awards where activist John Davidson with Tourette's syndrome shouted during a presentation. The sketch featured controversial figures claiming to have Tourette's to excuse their past controversies. Tourettes Action CEO Emma McNally issued a statement condemning the mockery, stating that mocking any disability is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. McNally emphasized that Tourette's is a complex neurological condition without a cure, causing significant debilitation, isolation, and discrimination. She called on content creators, viewers, media, and the public to consider the impact of their words and recognize the real people and families affected by the condition.
Read at Vulture
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