What was the exact tweet that led to Roseanne Barr's firing from ABC?
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1. Summary of the results
The statement in question asks for the exact tweet that led to Roseanne Barr's firing from ABC. According to [1], the tweet referred to Valerie Jarrett as the offspring of the 'Muslim Brotherhood & Planet of the Apes', leading to her firing from ABC [1]. [2] provides the exact wording of the tweet, stating that if 'The Muslim Brotherhood and Planet of the Apes had a baby,' that child would be Valerie Jarrett [2]. Other sources, such as [3] and [4], report that the tweet compared Valerie Jarrett to an ape, which sparked outrage and led to the cancellation of her show, but do not provide the exact wording of the tweet [3] [4]. [5] and [1] also confirm that Roseanne Barr's tweet referring to Valerie Jarrett as the offspring of the 'Muslim Brotherhood & Planet of the Apes' was the reason for the cancellation of her show [5] [1]. Key points to note are that the tweet was racist, compared Valerie Jarrett to an ape, and led to Roseanne Barr's firing from ABC.
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
Some sources, such as [3] and [4], do not provide the exact wording of the tweet, which may be due to the sources focusing on the aftermath and apology rather than the exact wording of the tweet [3] [4]. Alternative viewpoints may include the context surrounding the tweet, such as Roseanne Barr's apology and the reaction of the public and ABC [3]. Additionally, [6] mentions that Roseanne Barr wished she had worded the tweet better, which may provide insight into her intentions and regret [6]. [3] also reports on Roseanne Barr's TV apology, which may be relevant to understanding the situation [3]. The sources that provide the exact wording of the tweet, such as [2], may be more informative for those looking for a direct answer to the question [2].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement asks for the exact tweet that led to Roseanne Barr's firing from ABC, which may benefit those looking for a clear understanding of the situation [2]. However, some sources may have biased reporting, such as focusing on the outrage and cancellation of the show rather than providing the exact wording of the tweet [3] [4]. [1] and [1] may be seen as more informative as they provide the exact wording of the tweet, while [3] and [4] may be seen as more sensational as they focus on the outrage and aftermath [1] [3] [4]. The variety of sources and their different approaches to reporting the story may indicate that there is no single misleading or biased narrative, but rather a range of perspectives on the same event [1] [2] [5].