John Lennon: Mocks Disabled People, Beatles Legend Triggers Widespread Criticsm
A video clip from one of The Beatles' gigs back in the 1960's has triggered widespread criticism, as John Lennon, acclaimed singer and songwriter, was shown clearly mocking disabled people while onstage.
The singer's offensive behavior was broadcasted on a Channel 4 TV show, "It Was Alright In The 1960s," on Saturday night, shocking the singers fan's and inciting outrage from other viewers, according to The Daily Mail.
The short clip features Paul McCartney in the background, as he encouraged the audience to clap their hands. Imitating him, John Lennon also asks the audience to do the same, though he delivered the lines with his tongue on the side, adopting a false speech impediment.
He then began an exaggerated clap while stamping his feet, mimicking the way people with disabilities move, reports The Daily Star. While he was doing this, the audience can be heard cheering him on, clapping and hooting.
The reaction to the video clip has mostly been negative, with many quick to point out that the joke, which clearly ridicules the difficulties encountered by disabled people, was done in bad taste. Others, however, state that the singer was simply trying to be a comedian who was putting on a show, according to The Independent.
By: Peter de Jesus
Source: HNGN
