List Rules Vote up all the responses to the Roseanne cancellation that you most agree with—you might agree with more than one.
In March 2018, Roseanne returned to the air after more than two decades. While some decried the show and its politics as out of step with the contemporary United States, others rallied around the show and its star, Roseanne Barr. Some consider the Roseanne reboot to be among the most representative shows of American life on TV. However, the eponymous Roseanne created a media firestorm when she issued a racist tweet targeting Valerie Jarrett, aide to former President Barack Obama.
Though Barr cited the sleep aid Ambien as the reason for the tweet, Wanda Sykes announced she was leaving the show shortly after Barr posted it, and ABC subsequently canceled Roseanne. Since ABC's announcement, the internet has been abuzz with opinions on Roseanne's punishment. Was the cancelation justified? What do you think about what's happened to Roseanne in the wake of the tweet?
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403 231
She's a distraction from the bigger issues the United States is facing.
2
447 291
I think firing Roseanne was warranted, but it's a shame so many people had to lose their jobs with the cancellation.
3
391 302
I think her comment was unacceptable, but she shouldn't have had her show canceled.
4
363 299
I accept her apology and don't think the show should have been canceled.
5
346 288
Her behavior represents the real problems the United States is facing, and I'm glad it's started a conversation.
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343 321
She's a victim of political correctness.
7
316 307
She should have the freedom to make any jokes she wants without fear of losing her job.
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266 352
I think her comment was unacceptable and am glad her show got canceled.
9
173 243
I identify as a conservative and don't think the cancellation of the show was warranted.
10
159 278
I think Roseanne should've been fired, but the show shouldn't have been canceled.
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149 283
I'm glad her show got canceled because I've been waiting for Roseanne to face consequences for her past racist behavior.
12
137 268
I identify as a liberal and think the cancellation of the show was warranted.
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111 239
I identify as a liberal and don't think the cancellation of the show was warranted.
14
91 261
I loved the original show and the reboot and think the cancellation is a shame, but I support it.
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80 276
She was under the influence, and I don't think that behavior should count against her.
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62 269
I identify as a conservative and think the cancellation of the show was warranted.
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47 315
She got what she deserved for her comment, but I hope she makes a comeback.
