While White has sinceapologizedand taken down the image of his costume,Tropic ThunderactorBen Stillerhas also spoken out.
It was always meant to make fun of actors trying to do anything to win awards.
Disability is not a joke nor should it be a punchline.
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We hope that Shaun White and others learn that this just continues stigma, stereotypes and discrimination.
After taking down the photo on Instagram, White issued an apology to the organization.
It was a last minute decision.
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It was the wrong one, he wrote.
The Special Olympics were right to call me out on it.
They do great work supporting so many tremendous athletes and I am sorry for being insensitive.
According toReuters, Special Olympics spokesperson Peter Wheeler spoke out againstTropic Thunderduring the films initial release.
Simple Jack was portrayed as a mentally challenged farm boy who was often referred to as the R-word.
The film is in no way meant to disparage or harm the image of individuals with disabilities.
