Paula Deen appears on the Today Show to apologize for past racist remarks. The hosts argue that her apology is scripted to reinforce "anti-free speech memes," specifically the idea that words are "dangerous" and need to be regulated.
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Paula Deen appears on the Today Show to apologize for past racist remarks. The hosts argue that her apology is scripted to reinforce "anti-free speech memes," specifically the idea that words are "dangerous" and need to be regulated.
Paula Deen Controversy and Diabetes Drug Marketing Wars
The hosts link the sudden downfall of celebrity chef Paula Deen to a marketing war between pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Deen was the spokesperson for the diabetes drug Victoza, which is marketed heavily to African American communities. They suggest that Deen's past use of racial slurs was weaponized by competitors to destroy her effectiveness as a brand ambassador during a critical period for diabetes drug competition.
Ozzy Osbourne Colonoscopy Sweepstakes, Paula Deen Diabetes
A bizarre CBS sweepstakes featuring Ozzy Osbourne offering a free colonoscopy is discussed as a new low in pharmaceutical marketing. This is followed by a critique of celebrity chef Paula Deen, who announced her Type 2 diabetes diagnosis shortly before becoming a paid spokesperson for the diabetes drug Victoza.