Confused complaints to ABC Australia reveal anger over Jimmy Kimmel
www.abc.net.au
The ABC has received hundreds of complaints about US talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! being pulled off air and threats to boycott sponsors ... but that's the problem when two broadcasters from different countries share a name!

In short:

The American Broadcasting Company has axed Jimmy Kimmel Live! for comments the host made referencing the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has received hundreds of complaints intended for America’s ABC about the show being cancelled.

The vast majority of complaints sent to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation contained expressions of dismay, with many citing concerns about free speech and the First Amendment to the US Constitution.

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  • CTDummy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    231·
    3 days ago

    A strongly worded letter to the wrong media outlet, in the wrong country is sure to do the trick. Though if the education system in the US was even halfway functional Trump wouldn’t be president. Almost as if it’s by design.

    • WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      3 days ago

      Conservatism can’t survive once a highly educated populace reaches a certain threshold of average intelligence. They knew that, and they took it personally.