NBC’s ill timed ad shows monkey performing gymnastics right after Gabby Douglas’ gymnastics win.
The offending Ad
NBC just can’t seem to win with its exclusive coverage of the ongoing Olympics in London. Already battling criticisms from viewers over the fact that games are shown 5 hours after the event; NBC stuck its foot in its mouth last night when it unwittingly created and landed head first into a race row.
Right after commenting on and showing the performance of Gabby Douglas, the first African American to win Olympic gold in gymnastics; an ad featuring a monkey performing gymnastics was aired. Read more…
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