Big Brother Autism Retards

The "Retard" Controversy Over the Water

Katharine Quarmby | Posted 02.18.2010

Katharine Quarmby

The "retard" controversy swirling around public figures in the US has been pretty toxic, but enough of that -- here's a perspective from over the water, where we've had our own "r-word" crisis.

Survivor: Samoa: No Fruit Cup.

Tallulah Morehead | Posted 05.25.2011

Tallulah Morehead

My future ex-husband Jaison was shivering, which means he was hot and cold at the same time. And with their amazing losing streak, Tribe Zsa Zsa is losing members faster than the Republican Party.

Big Brother Cast Member Fired Over Autism "Retards" Comment

New York Post | Posted 05.25.2011

From the New York Post: "Big Brother" contestant who stirred up a controversy when he called autistic children "retards," has been fired from his job...

Autism Group Demands Apology From CBS Over "Retards" Remark On "Big Brother"

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK -- A national autism advocacy group is demanding an apology from CBS over a disparaging remark a contestant on the reality show "Big Brother"...