For the Tourette Syndrome Community, the BAFTAs Brought on a Familiar Dread-Like Feeling

The John Davidson moment cast a light on what advocates say is a condition too little understood — and on the people who don’t understand.

24 Feb, 04:26 — 24 Feb, 05:14

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During the BAFTA Film Awards, a guest with Tourette Syndrome shouted a racial slur directed at actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo, prompting apologies from BAFTA and the BBC. This incident brought to light the challenges faced by the Tourette Syndrome community, who often experience public misunderstanding and negative reactions when tics manifest in socially inappropriate ways.

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BAFTAawards host, issued apology BBCbroadcaster, issued apology Michael B Jordanactor, target of slur Delroy Lindoactor, target of slur John Davidsonguest with Tourette Syndrome

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First report: hollywood-reporter · 24 Feb, 04:26|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 48m|Window: 48m

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