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Justice Clarence Thomas calls criticism of him ‘nastiness’ and ‘lies’ (www.washingtonpost.com)

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[-] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 8 points 6 months ago

I assume you know about his coca cola pube joke/gag?

[-] jeffw@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

I do not… dare I ask?

[-] Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 12 points 6 months ago

This all came out during his confirmation.

Hill accused Thomas of making inappropriate remarks. She said one such comment came as Thomas was drinking a soft drink in the office.

"He got up from the table at which we were working, went over to his desk to get the Coke, looked at the can and asked, 'Who has put pubic hair on my Coke?'" Hill told senators.

Hill also testified that Thomas would boast about being well-endowed and has experience in pleasing women intimately. She also said she felt uncomfortable about her job situation.

[-] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 9 points 6 months ago

It's not a one off either. There are at least two other instances where coworkers claim he pulled this gag. It's just entirely bizarre lol

[-] jeffw@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

I don’t get the joke?

[-] Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Perhaps because it's not even remotely funny. Maybe you had to be there, or maybe you just have to be a sexist pig to get the "humor."

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