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What unfolded at London’s Royal Festival Hall was more than a disruption—it was a collision of two brutal realities. On one side, the immediate, visceral pain of hearing a racial slur in a prestigious, public setting; on the other, the devastating, often misunderstood truth of Tourette syndrome: for some individuals, the worst words imaginable can escape involuntarily, beyond their control, beyond their intent. The slur, uttered by Davidson, was not a choice, yet the impact on the audience, on viewers around the globe, was undeniable. Within seconds, the moment rippled through social media, news outlets, and public discourse, becoming a flashpoint for outrage, debate, and confusion.
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