What Is Tourette Syndrome and Why Does It Cause Some People to Blurt Out Offensive Words?

John Davidson’s use of derogatory language during the BAFTA Awards was a symptom of the highly misunderstood neurological ...

Does Tourette Syndrome Make You Swear? Coprolalia and the BAFTA Incident, Explained

A controversial moment involving a racial slur at the British Academy Film Awards has prompted an apology by the BBC and put a spotlight on a symptom of Tourette syndrome known as coprolalia ...

Taboo tics like shouting curses and slurs are uncommon in Tourette syndrome − but people who have them suffer harsh social stigma

Obscene language tics, called coprolalia, don’t reveal what people with Tourette’s think and feel. In fact, tics often compel people to say or do precisely what they most wish to avoid.

Tourette Syndrome And Tics — What Doctors Want You To Know

Tourette syndrome involves involuntary motor and vocal tics that are widely misunderstood. Learning what the condition looks ...

People with Tourette’s speak out as backlash over BAFTAs racial slur mounts

"Coprolalia is a debilitating and life-disrupting condition I wouldn't even wish on my worst enemy," shared one user.

N-word shouted by a guest upended BAFTAs. We explain the medical condition behind outbursts

A racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette and broadcast during Britain's top movie awards event has put the spotlight on ...
PRIMETIMER

Who is John Davidson and what did he say? Coprolalia meaning explained as call for public apology erupts in wake of BAFTAs N-word controversy

Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage to present the award for Best Visual Effects to Avatar: Fire and Ash when Davidson’s voice rang out in the Royal Festival Hall in London’s Southbank ...

Racial slur hurled at ‘Sinners’ stars leads to conversation about Tourette’s Syndrome

Sunday’s British Academy Film Awards saw Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presenting an award when a racial slur was ...
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I’m a Black person with Tourette’s, here’s my take on the John Davidson BAFTAs incident

After John Davidson’s Tourette’s led him to say a racial slur to Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo at the BAFTAs, a Black creator with coprolalia has spoken out about her opinions on the incident.