NBC forced to apologise after ill-timed ad features a monkey doing gymnastics

NBC forced to apologise after ill-timed ad features a monkey doing gymnastics

August 5, 2012

NBC forced to apologise after ill-timed ad features a monkey doing gymnastics – right after showing Gabby Douglas’ gold medal victory
DailyMail
NBC has become the centre of a race storm after airing an ad featuring a monkey performing gymnastics, right after showing the performance of Gabby Douglas, the first African-American to win Olympic gold.

The network has since apologised for the advert’s poor timing, explaining: ‘No offense was intended.’

The controversy ignited as sportscaster Bob Costas wrapped his analysis of her incredible routine during the all-around competition last night.


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