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Britta Perry / Shirley Bennett, Community
I can excuse racism, but I draw the line at animal cruelty. / You can excuse racism?
— Community · 2009
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
A careless qualification can undermine the principle someone thinks they are defending. Shirley refuses to let the opening concession pass unnoticed.
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In context
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In Advanced Gay, Britta says she can excuse racism while objecting to animal cruelty during a discussion of Pierce’s father. Shirley immediately challenges the premise of that comparison. The exchange exposes how badly Britta has expressed the moral distinction she wanted to make.
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- Advanced Gay — wording and scene referenceAdvanced GayReference checked
- Advanced Gay — wording and scene referenceAdvanced GayReference checked
- Advanced Gay — wording and scene referenceAdvanced GayReference checked
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