The NBC medical drama 'New Amsterdam' featured a doctor claiming that a child's tumor was caused by racism, sparking controversy and disbelief online. Viewers expressed astonishment and criticism over the storyline, with some finding it absurd and others labeling it as 'next level woke.' The show's portrayal of racism as a cause of cancer has garnered mixed reactions, ranging from amusement to outrage.
NBC's medical drama, "New Amsterdam," makes the insane claim that cancer can be caused by racism. Not a stretch for the same company who continues to employ Joy Reid. Hollywood is mentally ill. https://t.co/n6G9FLApLd
NBC medical show features kid getting cancer from racism (I'm not kidding). Check out the internet's reaction. 😂 https://t.co/G9ExvRVdND
Fake racism causing cancer is next level woke https://t.co/48LJafaplh
RACISM: Hollywood is now pushing the idea that racism can cause cancer. https://t.co/sSjZPLGUVZ
“Racism. I think your son’s tumour is caused by racism.” 😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/905yPOFgvH
This is actually the most insane tv clip I've ever watched in my life "Your son's cancer was cause by racism" LMAOOOO https://t.co/CFS5pkE8Ta
Racism is causing tumors now https://t.co/CFS5pkE8Ta
In an Episode from “New Amsterdam” a doctor explains to a mother that her son’s tumor grew because of internalized racism. You literally can’t make this up. https://t.co/pAFhTRbiix
"I think your son's tumor is caused by racism." This show will probably win an Emmy next year 🤣 https://t.co/DpT4Wkxeue
“Racism…I think your son’s tumor was caused by racism.” https://t.co/FQn79NFzaH