Saturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch

Saturday Night Live (SNL) is facing criticism for a sketch aired on February 28th that mocked Tourette syndrome. The sketch featured cast members portraying celebrities blaming controversial behavior on the condition, which causes involuntary verbal tics. Tourette Action, a charity organization, condemned the sketch as "not acceptable," stating that mocking a disability should not be tolerated. The controversy follows an incident at the recent Bafta Awards where a Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur, sparking debate about the condition. Tourette Action emphasized that Tourette's is a complex neurological condition that can be debilitating and cause discrimination, not a joke or source of entertainment.

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