On November 19th, 2014, Don Lemon, co-host of CNN Tonight, spoke with Joan Tarshish in regards to her recent rape accusations against Bill Cosby.
After a quick apology for possibly sounding "crude" (kind of like the "Not to be racist buuuuut…" warning many of us hear often), Lemon went on to ask the question many (as in none) of us where anxiously wondering: "You know, there are ways not to perform oral sex if you didn't want to do it?… the using of the teeth… as a weapon."
Thankfully, Tweeter users were quick to jump on the scene and show Don Lemon why victim blaming is a big no-no. Enjoy:
1. The “blame the weapon, not the murderer” tweet
Why are we holding Adrian Peterson accountable for his son's wounds and not the tree branch that actually struck him? #DonLemonReporting
2. The “Kennedy Duck” tweet
"Why didn't Kennedy duck when he heard the gunshot? I would have." #DonLemonReporting
3. The “only if you are a virgin” tweet
At what threshold is rape "not deserved"? Only if you wore a long skirt, fought to the death & were a virgin at the time? #DonLemonReporting
4. The “Well, Don. It only took me 20 years to figure that one out” tweet
She says "It took me 20 years to admit this to anyone" and it took him two minutes to illustrate why.
5. The “Just. Say. No.” tweet
"I'm #DonLemonReporting live from a rape prevention rally"
6. The “if only Michael Brown…” tweet
"The question I have for Mr. Brown is why didn't he just grab the officer's gun. If you don't want to get shot. Sorry." #DonLemonReporting
7. The “Is this Fox News?!” tweet
Don Lemon is working overtime and doing everything he can to make CNN the next Fox News. #DonLemonReporting
8. The “not like you are gonna get in trouble or something” tweet
Look, I get it. Slaves were prisoners. But seriously, why not just pick up a gun when a boss is asleep and shoot him? #DonLemonReporting
9. The "those damn feminazis" tweet
Ladies, you know you don't have to be paid less than your male counterparts right? You can...quit...take a stand. #DonLemonReporting
10. The "when life gives you lemons..." tweet
When life hands you lemons, Don Lemon blames you for taking them. #DonLemonReporting
11. The "you literally just had to get out of the way" tweet
Don Lemon interview with a T-Rex: "Did you try avoiding the meteor?" #DonLemonReporting #DonLemonQuestions
12. The "Jonathan Goldsmith" tweet
#DonLemonReporting
13. The "Damn it, Chicken" tweet
.@DonLemon: "Did you ever try NOT crossing the road?" Chicken: "...no, that never crossed my mind." #DonLemonReporting
14. The "Said no one ever" tweet
"Oh, I know what won't enrage my rapist & get me killed or beaten...biting his d*ck." Said no one ever, 'cept @donlemon #DonLemonReporting
15. The "Here, Mr. Cosby. Please have a drink." tweet
Why didn't you distract @BillCosby with a refreshing Coke? #donlemonreporting
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