A keen observation from Neil Hiatt of N-AM:  “So it is racist to feature a monkey after a Black person but not an Asian, Oriental, or White person? Hmmmm, seems that the very same PC stormtrooper goon squads crying for an apology are actually the ones that think monkeys resemble blacks in the first place! Stop projecting your own prejudices on us!”

There’s an interesting discussion of this incident here as well.

From The Daily Mail

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.

Costas said: ‘There are some African American girls out there who tonight are saying to themselves: “Hey, I’d like to try that too.” More from London in a moment.’

Fame: Gabby Douglas has become an international celebrity after winning Olympic gold twice in London

Sports talk: The ad followed Bob Costas analysis of her incredible Olympic win

Commercial: The network then aired what many have seen as an insensitive ad of a monkey performing on gymnastic rings

The broadcast then went to a commercial break, showing an advertisement featuring a monkey wearing a gymnastics uniform and performing a rings gymnastics event.

The unintentional, but poorly-timed ad was for Animal Practice, an upcoming NBC sitcom.

Angry viewers lashed out at the network on social media platforms like Twitter, accusing them of racism.

‘Disgusted at NBC for showing Animal Practice with monkey right after Gabby wins her gold,’ one user posted.

Monkey business: The ad was for the upcoming NBC sitcom Animal Practice

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