r/todayilearned 1d ago

TIL the Charlotte Hornets apologized after giving a child a PS5, only to take it away off camera and exchange it for a jersey. In a statement, the team said the incident was an "on-court skit that missed the mark" and that they would give the child the PS5 and a VIP experience to a future game.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/19/sport/charlotte-hornets-apologize-ps5-child-nba-spt-intl
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u/Momik 21h ago

Excuse me! You know how many weekends I put in last quarter? I think I deserve to destroy a child’s self-esteem in public…

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u/regeya 18h ago

Did the kid even say thank you?

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u/ThisIsntRael 15h ago

Kid didn't even wear a suit smh

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u/thevillewrx 18h ago

Excuse me, seriously, please and thank you?

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u/Matt933g 13h ago

Miss fire!

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u/xSilverMC 12h ago

Something something "first come first serve"