Did Michael Strahan Cross the Line With Recent Inappropriate Twitter Post?
Joanne Lam — May 29, 2010 — Tech
References: twitter & huffingtonpost
With Twitter being a massive social networking site for both the average joe and celebrities, Michael Strahan’s recent inappropriate tweet has gone around the web at lightning speeds. It is contemplated whether Michael Strahan’s light-hearted “LMAO” should be considered a serious offense or a simple joke, considering how Twitter is usually a place of casual micro-blogging.
The tweet reads: “LMAO!!! RT @Superwomansf: #funnyquestions If you have sex with a prostitute against her will, is it considered rape or shoplifting?” Do you think Michael Strahan can get away with something potentially offensive, simply because it's on a social network?
The tweet reads: “LMAO!!! RT @Superwomansf: #funnyquestions If you have sex with a prostitute against her will, is it considered rape or shoplifting?” Do you think Michael Strahan can get away with something potentially offensive, simply because it's on a social network?
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